Take a break from all that traditional spring cleaning and spend some time with your recipe file. After all, even recipes – and your taste buds – can benefit from a little sprucing up from time to time. Pitch those recipes you’ll never get around to making, keep your old standbys and add a few that will expand your repertoire, excite your taste buds and even offer additional health benefits.
Old Standby: Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing
Fresh Take: Spinach-Arugula-Walnut Pesto Over Whole-Wheat Penne
Traditional basil pesto is a staple during spring and summer, but creating unique versions of pesto with different herbs, greens and nuts offers a whole new taste sensation. Combine in-season baby spinach leaves with peppery arugula and walnuts for an earthy, less oily version of pesto. Whole-wheat pastas are filled with nutrients and fiber, meaning you just might fill up with a smaller portion.
Spinach-Arugula-Walnut Pesto Nutritional Benefits and Smart Selection Tips
