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...

Tinned Trout. Sounds boring – right? WRONG! There’s nothing boring about a small tin of smoked trout. You can make an easy lunch or dinner salad for 1-2 people with one tin. Smoked tinned trout also makes a quick and EZ appetizer (think unexpected guests) or...

Meatloaf is an easy meal for you and your family. Here’s the basic recipe to tailor to your own personal taste: EZ TURKEY OR CHICKEN MEATLOAF: 1 lb. of ground chicken or turkey 1 egg white 3 tablespoons of jarred pesto in oil ½ of a medium onion, chopped or grated 2...