This pear and rocket salad with avocado, parmesan and fried shallots can be assembled in just few minutes. Red Anjou pears were on display at the growers' market this week, so I picked up a few to use in the salad. The little strips of red when the pears are sliced look so pretty in the salad against the fresh green rocket leaves and ... Read More
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Chimichurri Sauce with Parsley, Coriander and Rocket
Chimichurri sauce with parsley, coriander and rocket is an excellent condiment for grilled meat. It goes well with lamb cutlets, chicken thighs and skirt steak, It's also delicious with roasted pumpkin if you prefer a vegetarian option. Originally from Argentina, Chimichurri is thought to have derived from the Basque word, Txmitxurri, meaning ‘a ... Read More
Walnut and Rocket Pesto
This walnut and rocket pesto is a great way to use up rocket leaves that are just past their prime, and it's a cinch to make! Pesto originated in Genoa, in Northern Italy. Its name actually originates from the Genoese word pestâ, meaning to pound or to crush. I sadly don't have a mortar and pestle large enough for the quantity of ... Read More