Kale

This recipe was shared with me by CSA member Beth.  I love it and recommend it!  The apricots are really good with kale!

• 2 TBLS oil or butter
• ½ bunch kale, midribs removed + shredded
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped finely
• 10 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Dash of milk
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Fresh herb like basil, parsley, etc, optional

Heat oil in a skillet on medium. Add kale and sauté until wilted. Mix eggs, seasonings, cheese, milk together. Add tomatoes to skillet then pour over egg mixture. Cook on medium, covered, until beginning to set. Then put under broiler until done, 1-2 min.

I put this under kale, but you can use any kind of greens you want in it. When we made it last we used it as a "clean out the fridge" recipe adding chopped radish greens, kale, spinach and chard. Really good as an appetizer or interesting veggie side!

• 1 bunch kale, rib removed and chopped thinly
• 1 cup pine nuts (no need to toast)
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 medium minced red onion (or 1 minced garlic scape)
• salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing

This recipe is so flexible. You can use any kind of greens you have on hand and it was originally for cabbage. Soooo good! I like to shred the veggies ahead of time and keep in the fridge. Then right before eating, mix in the other stuff and fry. Definitely check out the sauce, too!

I didn't specify what kind of beans because you can use any kind of dried beans that you like.  I used Yellow Eye which I personally like and make a creamy stew when they start to fall apart, but you could use other kinds, too.  Also, this recipe is so totally flexible.  Feel free to substitute any of the veggies for ones you have on hand and it will still be good!  :)

Here is the basic how-to on making a massaged kale salad.  You can add any number of other things to embellish this salad like grated carrots, chopped radishes, lettuce, raisins, nuts, sesame seeds, etc, etc.  We grow a type of kale that is particularly tender called Russian kale which is the BEST for eating raw.  Try it!

1 bunch kale, tough midribs removed and sliced thinly
salad dressing of your choice or this homemade one:
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

I have kale and pac choi listed here as the greens for this recipe.  But, it will be wonderful with any type of greens that you have on hand: spinach, swiss chard, etc.  Use this recipe to branch out and get creative.

This is a very basic recipe in which you can subsitute other greens like spinach or mustards for the kale as well as onions for the leeks.  Try it for breakfast with your eggs and toast! 

Butter or cooking oil
Leeks (or onions), cleaned and finely sliced
Kale, tough midrib removed and chopped
Bacon, several slices, chopped

1 bunch kale, tough midribs discarded, washed, and sliced into thin strips
1-3 tablespoons oil
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (or more to taste)
1-3 garlic cloves, peeled
3-4 tablespoons raisins
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
salt to taste