Families across the country are dusting off their stoves and rediscovering the art of home cooking. In fact, the Food Channel recently released its Food Trends list and home cook­ing ranked No. 11, which is not surprising in today’s tough economic climate.

As America returns to the kitchen, simple, crowd-pleasing and budget-friendly recipes are in high demand. One secret to success is stocking the pantry with flavorful and nourishing basics that can inspire a variety of delicious dishes. Even some of your favorite pantry items like Campbell’s® Tomato soup offer a healthy, flavorful and versatile base for a meal.

“Now when you cook with Campbell’s tomato soup, your meals will be even better for your family because we have reduced the sodium in our soup by 32 per­cent, while ensuring this favorite still delivers the great taste people have loved for more than 100 years,” said Tom Helsel, a chef at Campbell Soup Co. “From satisfying casseroles to quick weeknight stir-fries, Campbell’s tomato soup can help busy families put healthy, low-cost meals on the table quickly.”

Big on taste and little on time and money, each of the following recipes are easy to prepare and cost between $1.06 and $3.27 per serving. Try one tonight!

For more delicious, mouth-watering recipes visit www.CampbellsKitchen.com.