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Italian BLT Panini with Pesto Mayo

Italian BLT Panini with Pesto Mayo

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The jammy flavor of sundried tomatoes is concentrated into bitty, tender bites that can be used to great effect on sandwiches and panini. I tuck mine into this riff on a BLT sandwich, leveraging spicy arugula and crispy pancetta as stand-ins for the bacon and lettuce. Continue reading →

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Crispy Halibut Po'Boy with Caper Aioli

Crispy Halibut Po’boy with Caper Aioli

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

The secret ingredient that makes this recipe sing is the caper aioli – a homemade mayonnaise enlivened with capers, cocktail onions, tarragon and lemon, this condiment tastes of a majesty so great that one would think that you slaved over the stuff. But that’s not the case. Continue reading →

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Orecchiette with Arugula Pesto

Orecchiette with Arugula Pesto

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

When used as a replacement for basil in a quick pesto, you get to see arugula truly shine – just barely cooked by the hot pasta, it goes from bitter to complex and rounded in flavor. It’s miraculous and ever so sexy. Continue reading →

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Orzo Salad with Arugula and Mizithra Cheese

Orzo Salad with Arugula and Mizithra Cheese

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

In lieu of the traditional radiatore pasta or bowties for a potluck stunner, why not outstanding orzo? This particular combination features peppery arugula, sweet tomatoes and salty mizithra cheese all gussied up with a light vinaigrette. It looks sunnier than Miss America in the Sahara desert. Continue reading →

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Turkey Panini with Brie and Fig Jam

Turkey Panini with Brie and Fig Jam

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This particular sandwich is a toasty, melty combination of creamy brie, peppery arugula and sweet fig jam. Turkey and salty prosciutto serve as the proteins of choice in this heavenly griddled sandwich. The entire thing hits your taste buds on all fronts, impressing way more than an ordinary grilled cheese. Continue reading →

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Arugula Salad with Truffle Vinaigrette © Photo by Angela Gunder

Arugula Salad with Truffle Vinaigrette

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Truthfully, though the taste is haute, the ingredients themselves are not terribly expensive or hard to come by. With the truffle oil as your only splurge, the real luxury comes from the lovely combination of flavors and texture. Continue reading →

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chickenpaillard

Chicken Paillard with Arugula

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

This recipe is a playful take on the humdrum grilled chicken salad. Rather than constructing the plate as a salad topped with pannéed chicken breast, arugula and sun-ripe tomatoes are piled atop the protein. Continue reading →

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