Fresh pesto is a great way to use up copious amounts of fresh basil, and it’s great tossed with pasta, used as a dip for breads, and leftovers freeze well for a splash of summer anytime! … More Fresh Basil Pesto
These sweet pickles could not be any easier to make. If you have never made them, give them a try! … More Diane’s Refrigerator Pickles
They say you can’t believe everything you see on the internet. While that’s true, these little taco shells are completely believable! I saw a photo of these and thought I’d give it a try, and they couldn’t have been easier! Impress your dinner guests with these serving bowls for side salads, taco salads, or guacamole. … More Quick Tip: Mini taco shells/taco bowls
STORING TOMATOES Store fresh-picked tomatoes on the countertop or windowsill. Do NOT store tomatoes in the refrigerator, as the cold damages the cell membranes, resulting in a mealy texture and loss of flavor. Store them stem side down. The theory is that the scar left from the stem on the tomato allows moisture to seep … More Quick Tip: Tomatoes
My mom makes the best. Potato. Salad. Ever. And now I do, too, after tagging behind her, taking copious notes and measurements while she made it. … More Mom’s Potato Salad
This quintessential chilled summer soup on a hot summer day is nothing but refreshing. Bursting with the flavor of fresh tomatoes and cool cucumbers, this silky soup is great on its own or as a prelude to any summer meal. … More Gazpacho
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