Arugula green garlic pesto.

A glut of overgrown arugula in my garden — combined with some beautiful green garlic I scored at the farmers’ market — went into a big batch of spring arugula and garlic pesto this week. It’s fantastic over pasta, or as a condiment for grilled Italian sausages and new potatoes. Get the recipe!

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fresh tomato salad with goat cheese and warm bacon dressing recipe | writes4food.com

BGT salad: bacon, goat cheese and tomato.

Here’s a new take on the ubiquitous summer tomato salad with … wait for it … BACON. Even better: a warm dressing of bacon drippings (let’s call it what it is, people: bacon FAT) and balsamic vinegar that softens the tomatoes and releases their juices. Oh, and goat cheese. Yep. You want this. Get the recipe!

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Easy arugula pesto.

Pesto isn’t just for basil. In spring, turn seasonal arugula into a bright-green, slightly spicy version of this classic Italian condiment.

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Wonderful spring recipes.

The calendar says spring; the weather, not so much. Here are 6 great spring recipes to inspire you to eat seasonally, from pasta to salad to dessert.

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