If your recipe is on the summery side, opt for regular canned tomatoes instead. The smoky tinned variety is best in dishes like spicy salsas, meaty chilis, cheesy pizzas, or breakfast shakshukas.
Even if a recipe calls for crushed canned tomatoes, you should always grab a can of whole tomatoes instead (and for the absolute best tomato flavor, we suggest you splurge on San Marzano canned ...