What is it and what do I do with it? This headless, leafy green trendy super food is part of the brassica family. There are many varieties ranging from the smooth leafed cavalo nero to the Scottish curly leaf. The list of vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants seem never ending. In short, one cup averages over […]
The size of your bunch of greens is up to you. Start small if you aren’t feeling brave. Ingredients 1 lb pasta of choice (I use brown rice, which makes this dish gluten-free) 1 bunch of greens (swiss chard, beet greens, kale, or spinach) 4 T. butter 1/2-3/4 c. milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp […]
Ingredients 4 T. butter 5 mini onions (bulbs and tops) or one large onion 3 cloves garlic 1 t. salt freshly ground pepper to taste 1 lb. potatoes, cubed (peeled or not, according to preference) 4 c. chicken broth 1/4-1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. sour cream or plain yogurt […]
This recipe is inspired by something a friend made for me once: brown rice with kale and raisins. The combination of nutty brown rice, slightly bitter greens, and naturally sweet raisins works really well. So I took the idea and ran with it! Even if you don’t LOVE greens (or you don’t know if you […]
1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic In soup pot, saute onion in 1 Tbsp olive oil over med. until soft. Add garlic & saute 1 minute. 1/2 cup each kale, carrots, red or green bell pepper (chopped) 1/2 tsp each salt, dried basil, dried oregano 1/8 tsp pepper Add and saute a little, […]
Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup diced onion dash of cayenne red pepper kale or collards, cut up 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie broth 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 16 oz whole wheat or spelt spaghetti 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 16 oz can northern beans Directions Saute onion and […]
Wash kale leaves and tear into chip-size pieces. Dip each side in olive oil & place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or so. The first time I made these, I’ll admit I was pretty skeptical…until I tried one. What an easy way to get in your greens! […]
Ingredients 4 tsp olive oil, divided 2 cups sliced leek 4 garlic cloves 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 pound chicken breasts, cut up 1/2 tsp salt, divided 1/2 tsp pepper, divided 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups water 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 cups cubed, white potatoes 1 rutabaga, […]
1 pound sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups potatoes, sliced with skins on 3 cups water 2 cups kale/collards/spinach/bok choy 1/3 cup whipping cream (we substitute 1/3 cup goat’s milk) salt & pepper to taste Cook sausage and onions in large pot. Add broth, potatoes and water, then bring to […]
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