Recipe Index: Kale

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Colcannon
Colcannon
Have you ever had colcannon? A St. Patrick's day favorite, it's a mixture of creamy mashed potatoes and usually kale or cabbage. I first encountered colcannon while doing research on traditional Irish cooking. Not surprisingly the Irish have all sorts...
Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes
Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes
Check out these "eggs in a nest" baby potatoes from Hank. Perfect for spring! ~Elise I made this dish up on a whim. Elise and I were at the market and I saw some pretty Lacinato kale and gorgeous multi-colored...
Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup
Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup
We first posted this kale soup recipe four years ago and it has since become a regular winter staple in our home. Roasted vegetables, puréed and then cooked with broth, kale, and white beans make up this hearty soup. Of...
Kale with Sausage and White Beans
Kale with Sausage and White Beans
"You've converted me into a kale lover," a friend declared after eating a hearty bowl of this kale with sausage and white beans. Yay! I love it when I hear things like this. At our house a green vegetable is...
Kale with Seaweed, Sesame and Ginger
Kale with Seaweed, Sesame and Ginger
Living for a while in Japan does strange things to your food preferences. Instead of thinking, "eating seaweed? PHEW!" one gets a warm glow and a faraway look in one's eyes thinking, "Eating seaweed? Ahhh. Yummm. Which kind do I...
Sautéed Greens with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Sautéed Greens with Pine Nuts and Raisins
This is a classic Sicilian side dish, prepared with leafy greens, toasted pine nuts and raisins. It may sound like an odd combination, but it works; it's sweet, savory, salty, spicy and just a little bitter. So as my mother...
Sautéed Kale with Smoked Paprika
Sautéed Kale with Smoked Paprika
We have a thing for greens in our family. Beet greens, collard greens, mustard greens, Swiss chard, kale. My mother even picks dandelion greens to add to soups, and mix in with other greens. The thing about most greens is...
Sautéed Kale with Tahini Sauce
Sautéed Kale with Tahini Sauce
Oh my, this is a good one. I never would have thought to pair kale with tahini (thank you to my friend Peg for the suggestion), but it's great. Sort of reminiscent of a popular Japanese dish with spinach and...
Sautéed Kale with Toasted Cashews
Sautéed Kale with Toasted Cashews
Anyone will tell you, "eat your greens"! And they're right. Bitter greens especially—kale, collard greens, mustard greens, etc. They're good for you, packed with vitamins, and they help digestion. That said, frankly I never knew what to do with them...
Shell Pasta with Sausage and Greens
Shell Pasta with Sausage and Greens
My father loves to watch cooking shows and is often inspired to try out a new dish he sees prepared on a show. Today he drew inspiration from Weir Cooking in the City a program of public television KQED in...