Arugula and Eggs on a Raft

Arugula.  Ugh.  I cringe every time I pull it out of the box.  I’m just not a fan.  I went into this meal completely uninspired.  I stumbled across a recipe for open faced arugula sandwiches somewhere on the internet, but only looked at the picture, not even reading the recipe because I was cringing at … Continue reading

Chicken, Red Grape, and Pesto Pizza

This is a super simple recipe from Cooking Light. I know, grocery store rotisserie chicken is not the most noble or slow food thing out there, but sometimes Mama needs a break. I did, however, use home made CSA pesto instead of store bought. It’s a basic pesto – basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, … Continue reading

Arugula Pecan Pesto

Arugula is a tricky beast. It’s got a bit of a sharp flavor that can be overwhelming. But if I find  some other element to mellow it out it can be really delicious. I made a fairly standard pesto using arugula instead of basil and pecans instead of pine nuts: 3 C arugula, packed 1-2 … Continue reading

Pizza with Salami, Beets, and Arugula

I have to be honest – I dread seeing arugula in our box.  I’ve never been a fan of this particular veggie.  It’s spicy and a little bitter, a bit like eating raw peppercorns, in my opinion.  If you’re looking to zazz up a salad, I’m sure arugula is a great addition to add some … Continue reading