Arugula may look like most other greens out there, but it has a very distinguished and different taste than most. The leafy green has a rich, peppery taste, and has an exceptionally strong flavour. It can be easily used like most other greens, although it is exceptionally tasty tossed on top of pizza.
For example, this Arugula Pizza is easy and delicious. Or how about White Pizzas with Arugula? And feel free to use your imagination as arugula is wonderful on many pizzas, especially those using strong-tasting cheeses. You can also throw some arugula leaves in an Arugula Grilled Cheese and enjoy it with a piping hot bowl of soup. And an Arugula and Orange Salad or Arugula Salad with Honey-Drizzled Peaches make a delightful lunch or light supper. Want to add an extra bit of tang to your weeknight pasta? Make this Arugula Pesto and pour it over your favourite pasta noodles.
I've mentioned numerous times before that my favourite way to incorporate zucchini into our meal plan is to bake Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins - they are easy and fairly healthy, and my kids absolutely adore them. Other "fun" ways to add a little zucchini to your life include making Zucchini Fries, Zucchini Chips, or these yummy Zucchini Cakes. These are not the healthiest choices, but are nice treats in moderation. Zucchini fits well into regular meals as well, like this Zucchini Ricotta Frittata, and this Zucchini and Onion Teriyaki.
An interesting way to offer a zucchini-inspired meal would be to serve a bowl of Zucchini Soup with these mouth watering Zucchini Bruschettas. Your guests would not be disappointed!
I find I cook a lot of yams during the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I am always on the look out for new recipes this time of year. And while I'm not a fan of traditional "candied yams", there are many of you who are. In my searches I did come up with three fabulous recipes: Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes, Candied Yams with Apples, and good old Candied Yams with Marshmallows. Yams are always a popular side dish, so why not try Baked Yams or Mango and Almond Yams with one of your main meals? I also like the look of this Molasses Roasted Yams and Sweet Potatoes Medley, or for something with a little Indian flair, add Curried Yams in Coconut Milk to your next weekend meal!
Enjoy your week and Happy Halloween!
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