arugula

Serrano Ham, Melon, and Arugula Sandwich

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I’ve got a special guest here today to tantalize your tastebuds with a taste of Spain!  My friend Vijay Nathan is one of the multi-talented people behind NoshOnIt, a daily email newsletter and website that shares hand-picked recipes and cooking tips from a wide variety of bloggers.  (I look forward to their email newsletter everyday […]

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Arugula & Burdock Root Yuzu Kosho Cream Pasta

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Whole wheat angel hair pasta, baby arugula, and burdock root in a yuzu kosho cream sauce is enough to get me daydreaming.  When I was typing up the recipe to share this fabulous dish with you, it got me to thinking.  

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Sushi Rice, the Secret Behind Delicious Sushi

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Sushi-Su (Seasoned Vinegar for Sushi Rice) 1 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 piece kombu, 2-inches square (optional) Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, and kombu in a small saucepan.  Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.  When the mixture is clear, remove […]

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