Mint Basil Pesto 5 Ways

We're hooked on mint.  It adds a freshness that makes even the most familiar dishes exciting.  So when we got the idea to add mint to a traditional pesto, we knew it was a winner.  This week we're sharing our favorite mint basil pesto recipe along with a few ideas on how else to cook it up! Mint Basil … [Read more...]

5 Steps for Building a Tasty Taco

Some people believe everything tastes better wrapped in a warm corn tortilla.   And the team here at Meez can’t help but agree. Everything, and we mean everything, tastes great in a taco.  When you’re in a hurry, there’s no dinner tastier than a taco supper.  It’s warm.  It’s filling.  And it couldn’t be … [Read more...]

Fighting Food Waste and Hunger in Chicago: Guest Post from Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

Every year, millions of pounds of food are wasted in the United States while millions struggle with hunger. Forty percent of all food produced in our country is thrown away! This disparity is especially stark in cities like Chicago, where excellent food is discarded daily from restaurants, grocers, and … [Read more...]

Swimming In Zucchini? 9 Delicious Ideas

It’s that time of year when zucchini is everywhere.  At the farmer’s market.  In your garden.  In your CSA box.  On your front porch left by a generous neighbor.  It’s a delicious vegetable that’s suddenly abundant, and it can sometimes be hard to think of new ways to cook it up.   This week we’re sharing 9 … [Read more...]