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This Pesto and Arugula Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, with the bold flavors of pesto and the peppery freshness of arugula. It's quick to make and perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients: 2 slices of bread. 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce. 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. 1 cup of fresh arugula leaves. 2 tablespoons of butter.

Instructions: Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce on one side of each bread slice. On one bread slice pesto-side up, layer half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Add a generous handful of fresh arugula leaves on top of the cheese. Place the other bread slice on top pesto-side down to make a sandwich. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Carefully place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese begins to melt usually about 3-4 minutes per side. Press down on the sandwich with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the sandwich stick together. Once both sides are crispy and the cheese is gooey, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Let it cool for a minute, then slice it in half diagonally. Serve your delicious Pesto and Arugula Grilled Cheese hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

This delightful dish combines succulent lemon butter salmon with creamy cottage cheese and a fresh salad, creating a wholesome and satisfying meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, the flavors of the tender salmon, tangy lemon, and crisp salad greens complement each other beautifully, offering a burst of freshness with every bite.

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets. 2 tablespoons butter. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup cottage cheese. 4 cups mixed salad greens. 1 cucumber, sliced. 1 tomato, sliced. 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice. Place seasoned salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush salmon fillets with the lemon butter mixture. Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky. In a large bowl, toss mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, tomato slices, and red onion slices. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Divide the dressed salad onto four platter pins. Top each pin with a portion of cottage cheese. Place a baked salmon fillet on top of each salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes