Serve omelets to hungry brunch-seekers without flipping (out) over a hot stove. The oven does the work while bacon, cheese and tomato salsa add the flavor.
For tortilla soup like abuela used to make, start with zesty garlic chicken, add tomato sauce, and kick up the flavor when you top with avocado, cheese and cilantro.
Tender cod chunks are simmered in aromatic wine with onions, garlic, tomato and fresh basil for a savory Italian soup that's served with Parmesan cheese.
Throw together the fixin's in the morning and enjoy a steak-and-peppers main simmering in a tomato-based sauce for dinner. Melty Swiss cheese is the clincher.
