Okay, people, hear me out because I aim to make a good case for onion dip made from scratch, ditching those packets of salty onion soup mix, nixing those heavy tubs of overly thick onion dip. Why? Forget being "as good as" those processed-food versions. Instead, know that it's better than what you can buy, a real taste revelation, like a forgotten treat from another time . Intrigued? Make a quick batch asap using ingredients you probably already have on hand, then put it out with some chips before dinner or on a platter for a watch party or tailgate event. "What is this?" everyone will ask, reaching for another potato chip. Be gone, mass-produced onion dips! DIY Onion Dip, Retro Perfect & Made from Scratch. Some Times Called "French" Onion Dip or "California" Onion Dip But Neither French Nor Californian. A Vintage, Easy Tried-and-True Recipe. Extra Welcome When "Supper's a Little Skimpy". A New Addition to The Homemade P

Clean out the fridge, people, because this week's "Seasonal Seven" recipe collection isn't so much about "dinner" as about prepping foods with "meal potential". It's an easy way to "cook ahead" and "make the next meal easier" with just a little special somethin-somethin.

Grab your phone, all, because we've got "plans" to make, because summer is fleeting and late-summer produce won't last forever. This week's "Seasonal Seven" collection features recipes that are at once casual but special, extra-good for an easy-going gathering with a couple of friends or just an intentional meal for two. I hope you'll find one or two destined as "keepers" in your own recipe repertoire.

This week's "Seasonal Seven" recipe collection is jumpin' with joy, jam-packed with late-summer soups and salads and suppers and sweets and ... so much more. Everything fresh. Nothing hard. Recipes for one or two. Recipes for a whole convention hall small gang. Let us unite around tables these next weeks ...

Hey, All. So sorry. Earlier today, I accidentally posted the "wrong" file for this recipe. So I'm re-posting it now, it's too good to miss! To open the "right" page, either (1) click the photo below or (2) click this link for Pesto Pasta Primavera . PS No more posting on four hours of sleep! This simple, adaptable pasta is everything you crave in a summer dish — vibrant, fresh, and impossibly easy. Imagine a pasta bowl brimming with the season's best tender-crisp zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in a bright, garlicky basil pesto that clings to every bite. But here’s the twist: the pasta plays a supporting role , just enough to carry the sauce and let those veggies shine. It’s a bowl of pure, green goodness, where the emphasis is on flavor and freshness, and the pasta is just a little indulgence in an otherwise gloriously light dish. Approachable, Homestyle Pasta, Simply Prepared. Whole Food, Fresh & Seasonal. A Long-T

This simple, adaptable pasta is everything you crave in a summer dish — vibrant, fresh, and impossibly easy. Imagine a pasta bowl brimming with the season's best tender-crisp zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in a bright, garlicky basil pesto that clings to every bite. But here’s the twist: the pasta plays a supporting role , just enough to carry the sauce and let those veggies shine. It’s a bowl of pure, green goodness, where the emphasis is on flavor and freshness, and the pasta is just a little indulgence in an otherwise gloriously light dish. Approachable, Homestyle Pasta, Simply Prepared. Whole Food, Fresh & Seasonal. A Long-Time Personal Favorite. Another Quick Supper , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. A Summer Classic. Not just easy, Summer Easy . Budget Friendly. Weeknight Easy. Perfect When Cooking for One or Two . Easy DIY. Low Carb. Low Fat. Weight Watchers Friendly. Vegetarian. So Good!!

Grab some mustard and mayo, all, because this week's "Seasonal Seven" recipe collection is all about the sandwich goodies we tuck into buns, tortillas, English muffins, wraps and more for fast, family-favorite meals. Summer's on the wane (sniff) so here's to lots of sandwich inspiration and a new "keeper" or two in your own recipe repertoire. Is a sandwich a day as memorable as an apple a day?!

Oh my, I think you're going to love these moist, flavorful turkey burgers straight from the pages of my favorite new cookbook of the summer, "Jerusalem" from Yotam Ottolenghi. They're specked with grated zucchini and fresh herbs, adding moisture, volume and summer flavors. If low-cal burgers have left you hungry for, you know, something "more" – this is your burger! Approachable, Homestyle Whole Food, Fresh & Summer Seasonal. An Easy, Healthy Meal, Hearty & Filling. Budget Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Great for Meal Prep. Low Cal. Low Carb. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free (with a GF bun). What're you waiting for?! So Good!!

Grab a knife, all, preferably a serrated one better for tomatoes because at long last, this week's "Seasonal Seven" recipe collection is all about summer's best fruit, the tomato. (I know, I know. What about peaches? Well, technically tomatoes are fruit too!) I hope you'll find one or two or three hundred destined as "keepers" in your own recipe repertoire. Let's get juicy!

Whip up a small batch of a fruity vinaigrette that bursts with fresh, vibrant summer flavors. Quick-quick, simply blend some fresh blueberries with a tiny-tiny all-important bit of onion plus olive oil, vinegar, honey and a dash of salt. It's an irresistible savory-sweet salad dressing that dresses up summery greens 'n' fruit salads. For blueberry lovers, this is a must-try! Whole Food, Fresh & Seasonal. Homemade Salad Dressing, Made from Scratch in Minutes. Beautiful Color! A Brand-New Addition to a Personal Challenge, Never Buy Salad Dressing Again , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Not just easy, Summer Easy . Budget Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Perfect When Cooking for One or Two . Easy DIY. Low Carb. Low Fat. Weight Watchers Friendly. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . Naturally Gluten Free. So Good!!