This dish is a welcome departure from run-of-the-mill sides. Lemon zest and golden garlic give wilted arugula and tender green beans multidimensional flavor.

The peppery slap of this early-spring green is the perfect way to wake up the palate after a long winter of grains and braised meat.

In this easy and hugely satisfying pasta dish, arugula is transformed from peppery leaf into powerhouse pesto.

Here, we season the meat all over with a garlicky, lemon- and oregano-scented paste, then spread a flavorful, wilted-arugula filling over the lamb and roll it up.

The peppery bite of left over arugula blends with walnuts, garlic, and olive oil into a pesto-like sauce with unlimited potential.

Basil pesto has a strong floral quality—this one, made of pecans and arugula, is richer, with a peppery bite. Prepare an extra batch to use as a spread on turkey sandwiches....

Here, we pepped up the fail-safe brunch combination of bacon, egg, and cheese by adding handfuls of flavorful sautéed arugula.

This unorthodox panino—you work in reverse, griddling the bread first, then layering it with prosciutto, Fontina, and arugula before baking—results in a warm, gooey flatbread with a crunchy...