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Arugula Sundried Tomato Tostadas

August 29, 2017
Arugula Sundried Tomato Tostada Recipe | FakeFoodFree.com

A lot of things stick with me from our time living in Brazil. Much of it is related to food.

As simple as it is, probably the most prominent of these is rucula e tomate seco. I think the first time we had it was on a pizza, then I found it as a sandwich. 

Arugula and sundried tomatoes aren’t uncommon in the States, of course. I had just never had the two together, and it’s a rather brilliant combination. The peppery arugula and the sweet tomatoes go so well together. 

It’s the sandwich that I think of most. Sandwiches were hard to get used to in Brazil. At that point, we were trained to want subs. Big sandwiches, loaded with ingredients.

And a sandwich always has a side, right? Chips, fries, at least a pickle. I can still remember one of my husband’s coworkers who frequented Brazil saying something similar to, how weird is it that you don’t get anything with sandwiches here?

I was glad we weren’t the only ones that had noticed. 

These days, after being back in the U.S. for nearly 10 years, I’d trade my side without question if someone could make me my favorite rucula e tomate seco sandwich like I had at our small sandwich shop there. 

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Cheddar, Sun-dried Tomato and Zucchini Scones Recipe

August 15, 2012

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Cheddar, Sun-dried Tomato and Zucchini Scones Recipe | Fake Food Free
 
I’m no stranger to scones. I’ve written about my favorite breakfast pastry a few times in the past. But I rarely make savory scones. 
 
Our zucchini plant just stopped producing this week, so I’ve had plenty to work with this year. When I was trying to use it up, scones seemed a logical choice. I stepped out of my sweet comfort zone, though, and decided to do something a little cheesy and spicy.
 
These scones are great by themselves, but they also make a good base for a breakfast egg sandwich.  If you happen to have a tomato jam, that would dress them up nicely, too. 
 
Cheddar Sun-dried Tomato and Zucchini Scones
Makes 8 to 10 scones
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Ingredients
  1. 2 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
  2. 4 teaspoons baking powder
  3. ½ teaspoons salt
  4. ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  5. ½ cup shredded zucchini
  6. ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped fine
  7. 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
  8. 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  9. ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon 2% or whole milk
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the butter cubes and use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until it is in pea-sized pieces.
  3. Stir in the zucchini, sundried tomatoes and cheese. Add the hot sauce and milk, and mix ingredients until a dough is formed. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Shape the dough into a rectangle, about ¾ of an inch thick. Cut into 8 to 10 squares.
  5. Place the squares on a baking sheet. Top each with a small amount of shredded cheese and press it gently into the dough.
  6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese and edges are browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the scones comes out clean.
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