Arugula

Italian greens include three types of greens (escarole, spinach and prepared collard greens). What is the name of Italian Greens? During the warmest months of… Read More »What Are Italian Greens Called?

In North America, Rocket is usually called “Arugula.” Many people think that is the Italian name, but it isn’t. The Italian word is “rucola” or… Read More »What Is Rocket On Italian Menu?

Rocket (UK) / Arugula (US) Once again, “arugula” is taken from Italian and is popular in the US, while “rocket” is simply an English version… Read More »Which Countries Call Arugula Rocket?

What is rocket? Rocket is a very ‘English’ leaf, and has been used in salads since Elizabethan times. It has a strong, peppery flavour, and… Read More »What Is British Food Rocket?

Arugula is most popular in Italian cuisine, and especially in salads. Still, its fame as a salad favorite dates back to Roman times, when a… Read More »Is Arugula Popular In Italy?

The Latin name is Eruca sativa, but arugula comes from an Italian dialect’s variation on ruchetta, the plant’s name in Italy. Why do they call… Read More »What Is Arugula Called In Italy?

Arugula (a.k.a. Rocket) Arugula. Getty Images. Arugula (a.k.a. rocket) has dark green leaves and a peppery flavor. Which salad leaf is peppery? ArugulaArugula. Taste: this… Read More »What Is A Peppery Salad Leaf Called?

Arugula. Taste: this pleasantly pungent and peppery green is also known as rocket, roquette, rugula, and rucola. Which greens have a peppery taste? Its peppery… Read More »What Greens Are Peppery?

Adding sweetness, saltiness, fattiness, or acidity will cut down the bitterness of the rocket. For this application i don’t think you would want much acidity… Read More »How Do You Cut Bitterness In Arugula Pesto?

Simply place the arugula leaves into a pot of boiling water for two minutes and then remove with a slotted spoon or sieve and soak… Read More »What Makes Arugula Less Bitter?