Arugula pesto is peppery and bright. The trick is to blanch the arugula and squeeze it dry, so when you blend it with the pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and cheese, the resulting pesto isn't too wet.
Inspired by the rustic and time-consuming French classic, our cassoulet, made with leftover turkey or chicken and canned beans, makes a simple, hearty supper.
Whisked eggs and Parmesan cheese are stirred into a skillet of just-cooked pasta to coat the noodles with a rich, creamy sauce. The spinach isn't traditional but adds color and a subtle earthy flavor twist.
This recipe features a surprise ingredient–green grapes–that adds the just-right amount of sweetness to the simple, two-step pasta dinner. Serve with pan-grilled asparagus.
