The start of a new year is the perfect time to freshen things up, including your menu! Here are two recipes – one for a delicious and healthy salad and one for an irresistible pizza. These are sure to please your customers and have them coming back for more.
Recipe #1: Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
– 1/2-pound arugula leaves, washed and dried
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until the leaves are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts (if desired) and toss again.
- Serve immediately.
Serving suggestion: This salad goes great with grilled chicken or fish!
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Recipe #2: Winter Squash Pizza with Goat Cheese and Arugula
Ingredients:
– 1 pre-made pizza crust
– 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
– 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
– 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
– 2 cups baby arugula leaves, washed and dried
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Brush the pizza crust with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the squash in the remaining olive oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Spread the cooked squash over the prepared pizza crust. Sprinkle with goat cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if desired).
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven; until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven; top with arugula leaves before serving.”
Baking suggestion: Try using a pizza stone. A pizza stone is a flat, round piece of stone or ceramic that you preheat in the oven and then use to cook your pizza. It gives the pizza a crispy, evenly cooked crust.
New Pizza & Salad Recipes
So, there you have it! Two new additions to your menu that are sure to be a hit with your customers and give your menu a fresh start for the new year! If you are looking for even more unique recipes, visit our site today!
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