Arugula!

I'm always telling my kids, "Someday you are going to LOVE guacamole!" [or onions, or tomatoes, or spinach -- you get the idea] "Your taste buds just have to mature."

Well, my taste buds are finally maturing too. This winter I have discovered arugula. I used to think it was too bitter, but these two recipes I made from Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics changed my mind. And they were as pretty as they were delicious.

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette

The squash, cranberries, and walnuts are roasted in the oven with maple syrup, put over arugula, and topped with a viniagrette and parmesan cheese. Heavenly!

White Pizzas with Arugula

The pizza crust is cooked with garlic, olive oil, fresh thyme and fontina cheese. When it comes out of the oven it is topped with arugula tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. The combination of hot and cold is fantastic!