A recent Nielsen survey brings the news that more than 50 percent of us would give up “convenience packaging” to help the environment.

Easy lunches to take to work.

Cooking vacations that steer clear of the tourist traps.

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil.

Episode 13: Al dente legumes trip up the latest Top Chef hopeful.

Packed with the flavors of summer, this sauce goes with lots of things.

Looking back on my bad advice.

Loaded with salumi, mozzarella, and artichokes, this sandwich is an Italian deli on a roll.

These buttery muffins are packed with blueberries, then sprinkled with sugar for a crunchy, sweet top.

Sweet berries shine in summer’s favorite dessert.

The addition of goat cheese mimics the zip of Lipton’s famous onion soup mix.

A remake of the grammar-school original.

Elevate your next vegetable tray with a simple, tangy dip packed with olives.

Use it to top nachos or just as a dip for tortilla chips. This recipe combines two cheeses, onions, and green chiles for a Tex-Mex winner.

Sprinkled with pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.