Lunch

Creamy Kale Pasta

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

12 oz. short pasta (like orecchiette or gemelli)

2 scallions, roughly chopped

1 5-oz pkg baby kale

1/2 c. cottage cheese

1/3 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Kosher salt and pepper

Step 1:Cook pasta per package. directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, drain, and return pasta to pot.

Step 2:While pasta cooks, in food processor, pulse scallions and 3 cups kale to finely chop. Add cottage cheese, Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; pulse to combine. 

Step 3:Scrape down sides, then with machine running, gradually add oil and puree until smooth.

Step 4:Toss pasta with sauce to coat, then toss with remaining 3 cups kale, adding a couple tablespoons reserved pasta water as necessary to help kale wilt. Serve topped with additional Parmesan and freshly cracked pepper.

Greek Salad

3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. confectioners’ sugar

Kosher salt and pepper

2 Tbsp. capers, drained and roughly chopped

1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano

1 lb. mixed cherry, grape, and campari tomatoes (halved or cut into wedges)

8 oz. Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/4-in.-thick rounds

1/2 very small red onion, thinly sliced

1/3 c. pitted Kalamata olives, halved

Step 1: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in capers and oregano. 

Step 2: Arrange tomatoes and cucumbers on a platter and scatter onion and olives on top. Spoon dressing over salad and serve with feta if desired

Grill Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

1 large ripe tomato, sliced

4 thin chicken cutlets

1/2 c. Pesto divided

8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced  

2 small ciabatta rolls, split

Directions

Heat grill to medium. Coat chicken with 1/4 cup pesto and grill 2 minutes. Flip cutlets, top with tomato and mozzarella and grill, covered, until chicken is cooked through and mozzarella has melted, 2 to 3 minutes more. Grill bread until lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Brush with remaining 1/4 cup pesto and make sandwich with chicken and tomatoes.