You know that moment when you make a recipe and think, “Why don’t I make this more often?” For us, this Classic Easy Giardiniera is that recipe. Giardiniera is a classic Italian deli pickled veggie medley — carrots, cauliflower, peppers, and a zesty brine. It’s a great way to put a harvest of garden veggies to use. But here’s the best part: it’s incredibly easy and quick to make. It comes down to chopping your veggies, placing them in jars and pouring over a brine of water, sugar and vinegar. Once the veggies are pickled and your jars are cooled down (we recommend letting them sit in the fridge overnight), your giardiniera is ready to rock.

Now, while we will gladly sing the praises of giardiniera straight from the jar, we’re also huge proponents of adding it to cheese boards, salads and sandwiches. And you really can’t go wrong with a classic ham and provolone sammy. The smooth, creamy provolone pairs perfectly with salty ham. But that tangy, zingy crunch of your homemade giardiniera? It will steal the show, every time.