Tag Archives: dark leafy greens

Leafing Through Greener Possibilities – Nutty Arugula Pesto

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

The powerful, pungent, peppery taste of Arugula is not for the unadventurous or unenthused palates. Its slightly snappy, slightly acrid essence is hard to miss even when it is tossed with baby tomatoes and semisoft mozzarella cubes in a sharp, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides, Funnibles, Globe Food-Trottin' | Tagged arugula, arugula pesto, blanched arugula, dark leafy greens, nutty pesto, pesto, sandwich spread, sliced almonds, spread | 4 Comments

Smitten by Spaghetti – Pasta with Creamed Greens

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

Whether one is secretly hoping to get a glimpse into a noted chef’s diary while sitting right outside his Tuscan kitchen, clanking the silverware against melon-colored plates with handpainted vine motifs coiling along their rims, in anticipation of the perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner Den, Globe Food-Trottin', Pasta Platter | Tagged breadcrumb topping, cheese sauce, creamed chard pasta, creamed spinach pasta, dark leafy greens, healthy, nutty topping, palak pasta, pasta topped with breadcrumbs, pasta with greens, spaghetti, spinach pasta, swiss chard pasta, topping for pasta, vegetarian, white sauce, whole-wheat spaghetti | 9 Comments