Roast Vegetable Sandwich with Arugula Pesto and Goat Cheese

Summer weather has just arrived in Boston...perfect for a sunset sail in the Boston Harbor complete with a harbor tour (courtesy of Captain John), mimosas (courtesy of Skipper Blasko), and a warm roast vegetable sandwich (courtesy of 51 Porter). This picnic-friendly sandwich boasts our own homegrown arugula (courtesy of Miss Tammen) and provides the perfect take-along meal for any summer outing!

Roasted Carrot Ravioli with Warm Apple-Spinach Pesto

Whoa! You might be thinking, what in the world?! Carrots in ravioli? Apples in pesto?

Don't judge it till you try it! This was perhaps one of the finest meals that has graced the 51 Porter table.

Sweet, caramelized roasted carrots, pureed and tucked inside thin sheets of pasta; juicy apples sauteed with onions and garlic, blended with fresh spinach and lemon juice; and a sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan cheese atop a mound of roasted Brussel sprouts...just another day in the life at 51 Porter.

Phyllo Pizza with Arugula Pesto, Artichoke Hearts, and Goat Cheese

This Phyllo Pizza will Phyllo you with a tasty and crispy uniqueness you won't find in the thinnest of thin crust pizzas! 

Brie and Tomato Toastie

When I studied abroad in England, I would go to Cafe Pembroke many afternoons to get a toasted brie and tomato sandwich.  I'd venture down to the banks of the River Cam with my books and "toastie" (as the English would call it) and enjoy this delicious combination of warm brie, sweet tomatoes, and crusty baguette.   Recreating this classic when I returned home, with the addition of a dash of homemade pesto, brings me right back to Cambridge, England!

Pesto

Pesto is one of 51 Porter’s all time favorite recipes.  It can be used on everything from pasta to pizza to soup to bread…to…well…just about anything.  This recipe is a basic structure from which you can let your imagination run wild.  Also, it is a bit of a healthier alternative to traditional pestos that have more oil.  This thick, spreadable, flavorful sauce is perhaps one of the finest culinary creations of all time! Here you are given the basic building blocks of pesto and several variations that will be updated periodically when we find new flavor combos!