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Arugula-Walnut Pesto with Ricotta by Marta

Marta @martascooking shared this delicious pesto recipe made with arugula, walnuts, capers and ricotta unlike the more well-known basil-pine nut combo. I love arugula so this was a delicious new discovery for me! The creamy ricotta does a nice job of cutting some of the bitterness of the arugula, too. .🍷Alan @altrottasamphora suggests a Pinot Grigio to pair with it..🍆She used this pesto to roll up … Continue reading Arugula-Walnut Pesto with Ricotta by Marta

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Cooking for one: Easy summer pasta with fresh tomatoes

I was craving some pasta but in the summer (notice the 4th of July plates) it’s too hot for a lot of the heavy sauces. This was my solution- pasta with a very light sauce that is made of garlic, parsley, and fresh summer tomatoes. There’s not too much to it and a small portion for me was very satisfying. I’m not on the “gluten-is-bad” … Continue reading Cooking for one: Easy summer pasta with fresh tomatoes

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