A Summer’s Riff on Pesto: Arugula, Basil and Walnut Pesto
Ahhh, the summer garden. How I love the quiet time amongst my little plants in spring, waiting for their roots to take hold and for …
Bresaola, Rughetta e Parmigiano (Bresaola with Arugula and Parmesan Cheese)
Bresaola is air-dried, salted beef that has been aged two or three months until it becomes hard and turns a dark red, almost purple color. …
Pasta with Shrimp and Arugula-Hazelnut Pesto
Comfort food….Italian style. I simply love the bite of arugula and coupled with the sweet brininess of the shrimp is heavenly. Pesto should be its …
Marinated Flank Steak over Arugula and Parmesan Salad
Fall has arrived here in the east. Although I always hate to see the summer end, I have to admit that I am ready for …
Stefano’s Pear, Pecorino and Arugula Salad
It is steamy, hot and humid here on the East Coast today. With my recent visit to Italy fresh in my mind, I knew from the …
Insalata di Ceci, Tonno e Ruchetta: Chickpea and Tuna Salad with Arugula
I recently finished an absolutely wonderful little book called ‘Mediterranean Summer’ – about a chef, David Shalleck, who spends a few summers cruising the coast of Italy …
Tuna Carpaccio with Arugula Salad and Caper Vinaigrette
Tuna Carpaccio – our first course on our ‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’ menu for Christmas Eve 2008. I have always shied away from serving …