Blanching vegetables ahead of time is a great way to get a head start on your dinner – and it's also a restaurant secret.
Garden-fresh green beans and new potatoes smothered in basil pesto makes this an irresistible pasta entree. Makes a great potluck and picnic dish.
Serve with thick plain yogurt and grilled pitas for a delicious meal.
This traditional spicing for Middle Eastern lamb kabobs is also suited to beef. Top with yogurt or store-bought hummus and serve in pita or hamburger buns. You can use smaller eggplants and top the burgers with multiple slices. Pickled peppers make a nice garnish or accompaniment.
Scallops are a great alternative to chicken on a busy weeknight. Cooked to perfection in just 5-6 minutes, you'll spend more time boiling the linguine!
Pesto adds pizzazz to this classic fall soup and is a great way to use up the last of the basil from the garden.
