Jarred pesto is a great pantry staple to keep on hand. It’s versatile enough to make a quick meal or add “zing” to a boring dish or soup. Here’s some ideas to get you started. These are free-style “base” recipes – meaning tailor them to fit your own personal taste by...

Keep appetizers or snacks super easy especially during the heat of summer. Serve this as a standalone or with your favorite soup or salad. MIX: 15 oz. Ricotta cheese (part skim or whole) 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons of chopped chives...

It’s summer and the heat is “on!” Quick cold meals are a “must” in our home. One of the easiest cold dishes you can make (and even make “ahead” of time) is pasta salad. Serve pasta salads as a side or load them up with tons of veggies and/or meat to make them a...