(Source: Flickr) To call pesto a topping or sauce feels like an understatement. In my opinion, when pesto is in a dish, it makes the dish. Made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese, it has a rich, assertive flavor that commands attention: when paired with pasta, it’s the pesto that keeps you coming back.FIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) When I was younger, I actually thought that caramelized onions were a sort of allium-infused dessert. Needless to say, I wanted nothing to do with this bizarre-sounding foodstuff. Luckily, it didn’t take too long for someone to set me straight by serving me a most delicious French onion soup, which is perhaps oneFIND OUT MORE |

Eggs are a staple breakfast and brunch food, but have you thought about serving eggs for any other meal? Eggs make a great afternoon snack, lunch, dinner, or even dessert. From deviled eggs to meringue, read on for 6 different methods for serving 6 different meals of the day. Embed This Image On Your Site (copyFIND OUT MORE |

Back in my college days there were two ways for my friends and I to spend what little grocery money we had. The first option was to live off of ramen noodles, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. After a while, this diet gets extremely boring and you crave more sophisticated food like you neverFIND OUT MORE |

I love a good ol’ summer barbeque with the family. It transports me right back to the summers of my childhood. My uncle grills the most amazing chicken the South has ever tasted, and I bring the pico de gallo, because know it’ll be a hit every time. But, I especially love the dishes thatFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) I consider a well-made frittata the ultimate brunch food. It comes together quickly, yet its appearance reflects a dish you’ve slaved in the kitchen for hours to create. It tastes just as good as it looks, with a fluffy texture, and rich, creamy flavor. As a bonus, since it doesn’t have a flourFIND OUT MORE |

When I was little I used to visit my grandmother every weekend to help her clean, do grocery shopping, and take care of her chickens. In return, she taught me how to do things like sew, garden, and cook some really amazing food. One of our favorite recipes to cook together was banana bread. EveryFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) “Eat your vegetables” was a common refrain in my childhood, most often uttered by well-intentioned parents who wanted me to learn healthy eating habits. As an adult, I try to self-enforce that rule to maintain a balanced diet. But the fact is this: some vegetables are easier to eat than others. Take, forFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) Growing up, my Italian Grandma joked that her veins actually pumped marinara sauce. This is a testament to how common and revered marinara sauce is in Italian-American families. Through the years, marinara has become more than just an Italian thing, and is a regular part of meals for families of all sorts ofFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) Common Mistakes When Cooking Chili. Who doesn’t love chili? It’s a food that seemingly pleases everyone, from cowboys to kids. I count myself as both a fan and a connoisseur of chili. I love the rich, full, hearty flavor, and the way that no two batches are ever quite the same. When chiliFIND OUT MORE |