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Honeycrisp, Cheddar, Bacon and Arugula Crostini

Honeycrisp, Cheddar, Bacon and Arugula Crostini INGREDIENTS Extra-virgin olive oil and Kosher Salt 8 strips thick-cut bacon 4 slices French boule 2 Honeycrisp apples, sliced thin on a mandoline 1 cup grated sharp artisanal Cheddar,…

Grilled Hummus Sandwich with Tomatoes, Leeks and Arugula

Grilled Hummus Sandwich with Tomatoes, Leeks and Arugula INGREDIENTS 1 small leek, thinly sliced olive or grapeseed oil 2 - 3 medium to large tomatoes, sliced handful arugula hummus  (use your favorite) salt & fresh cracked…

Arugula and Plum Tomato Bruschetta

Arugula and Plum Tomato Bruschetta INGREDIENTS   1 tablespoon olive oil for frying 3 large garlic cloves 1 bunch fresh arugula, washed and drained 3 large plum tomatoes, cubed 8 thick slices 2-3 days old Italian bread 1/2…

Pesto and Blue Cheese Red and Gold Potatoes

Pesto and Blue Cheese Red and Gold Potatoes INGREDIENTS • 2 pounds red, blue, & yellow potatoes • 1 jar pesto sauce or homemade pesto (you can use your arugula!) • 1/4 cup coconut milk (or sour cream) • 1/2 cup crumbled blue…

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large) 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup good olive oil 1 teaspoon…

Eggplant Sandwich

Eggplant Sandwich INGREDIENTS 8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 3-4 long hot peppers (seeds removed) OR 2 cubanelle peppers OR 1 large red pepper 4 Slices ciabatta bread 2 tablespoons pesto (you can use refrigerated…

Beet Carpaccio Salad

Beet Carpaccio Salad INGREDIENTS For salad: 1 lb beets (preferably Chioggia), trimmed and peeled and cut into slices, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup roasted pistachio nutmeats, 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled,…

Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza

Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza INGREDIENTS 1 batch thin-crust pizza dough (see below) or store bought pizza dough 1 cup San Marzano Tomato Pizza Sauce (or any sauce you prefer) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups arugula Extra-virgin…

Arugula and Snap Pea Salad

Arugula and Snap Pea Salad INGREDIENTS Kosher salt 1 pound sugar snap peas, stem ends and strings removed Extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, smashed Pinch of crushed red pepper ¼ pound prosciutto, sliced thin and cut crosswise…

Roasted Spring Onion and Beet Salad

Roasted Spring Onion and Beet Salad INGREDIENTS 2 medium size spring onions, sliced across the grain 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch beets (about 1 pound), roasted, peeled and sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper 1…

Scallops with Wilted Spinach and Arugula

Scallops with Wilted Spinach and Arugula INGREDIENTS: 16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/4 pounds), rinsed and dried, tough muscles removed 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons safflower oil 2…

How to Roast Beets and Make a Beet, Arugula and Goat Cheese Sandwich

How to Roast Beets and Make a Beet, Arugula and Goat Cheese Sandwich INGREDIENTS: 2 to 4 fresh beets, roasted, peeled, and sliced 2 large handfuls of fresh arugula 4 slices (1/2-inch-thick) good quality, multi-grain bread slices 4…