Penne with Spinach Pesto

Ingredients:

• 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
• A handful of walnut pieces
• 1 cup packed spinach or baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup packed arugula leaves
• 1/3 cup chopped basil
• 2 cloves of  garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 2/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
2. In a small skillet, toast the walnuts over medium heat for 5 minutes. In a food processor, puree the nuts, spinach, arugula, basil and garlic then season with salt and pepper. With the machine on, pour in the olive oil and honey. Mix until a thick paste forms. Transfer the pesto to a large pasta bowl and stir in the parmigiano-reggiano and reserved pasta cooking water.
3. Add the pasta to the pesto, toss to combine and serve.

Salmon & Egg Salad

Ingredients:

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• 2 cups cooked, flaked salmon
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine bell pepper, cucumber, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Gently stir in salmon and eggs. Drizzle lemon juice into the salad and serve over lettuce. 

Tuna Sandwiches in Paris

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Salt and ground pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 Italian rolls or other soft rolls, halved
• 1 medium bunch arugula or 2 cups lettuce
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 cup jarred artichoke hearts, well drained and sliced
• 2 (6-ounce) cans oil-packed tuna
• 4 to 8 anchovy fillets, drained (optional) 

Directions:

1. Place the eggs in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cool in a bowl of cold water. 
2. Combine the vinegar, salt, and pepper and whisk in the olive oil. Put the rolls cut-side up on a work surface and lightly drizzle with a quarter of the dressing. Place the arugula on the roll bottoms. Top with the sliced tomato and artichokes. Season with salt and drizzle with another quarter of the dressing. 
3. Drain the tuna and toss the tuna in the remaining dressing then divide among the sandwiches. Peel and thinly slice the hard-boiled eggs and layer the slices over the tuna. Top with the anchovy fillets, if desired. Cover with the roll tops and wrap the sandwiches in plastic wrap then place it in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Lemon Salmon in Foil Pockets

Ingredients:

• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
• 8 lemon slices
• 1/4 cup (1 lemon) lemon juice
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 4 teaspoons capers

Directions:

1. Drizzle salmon fillets with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and garlic. Place each seasoned salmon fillet on a piece of foil large enough to fold over and seal. Mix together lemon juice, white wine, and capers. Top the each piece of salmon with 2 lemon slices and evenly distribute the white wine sauce over salmon. 
2. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the foil pockets on the hot grill and cook for 10 minutes. Serve in the foil pockets.

Arugula Endive Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces arugula
• 2 heads of endive, chopped
• 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
• The vinaigrette:
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Mix the wine, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually blend in the oil with a whisk. Season with more salt and pepper. 
2. In a large bowl combine the arugula, endive, and walnuts. Toss with the vinaigrette to coat. Serve promptly and store extra vinaigrette in the refrigerator.