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I'm not very comfortable in the kitchen, but the cooking class with Chef Mary Ellen made me feel like I knew what I was doing. She works with whatever skills you have and provides helpful instructions and techniques to become more competent...and makes it a fun experience! Since my cooking class, I've begun to cook more often and have become more adventurous, using her recipes, her tips and her tricks of the trade.

"Candace"

Arugula Pesto Pasta Serves- 4

Arugula, the peppery green leaf that adds a mustardy bite to a mixed green salad, is a delicious substitute for basil in the classic pesto recipe. Leave the oven off for this dinner, the arugula pesto is an uncooked sauce, simply stirred into the hot pasta. Add cooked shrimp or chicken for a protein boost. Tastes great at room temperature, bring plenty to share at the next concert on the beach. When purchasing arugula, look for dark green crisp leaves, free of brown spots and use within in a few days.

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