Spiced Lentils with Mixed Green Vegetables

Serves 6 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or oil of choice) 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seeds 1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger 1 small hot chili, minced black pepper 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils of choice 2 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, kale, chard...) torn juice of 1 /2 lemon [...]

By |2012-09-16T09:32:07-07:00September 3rd, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Mixed Fresh Greens with Curried Dressing

Serves 6 8 plus cups of fresh assorted greens (arugula, lettuce, kale, basil or cilantro, spinach, and cabbage), mixed together in any combination you desire 6 radishes, thinly sliced Dressing: 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon vermouth 1 scant tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:45:55-07:00August 20th, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Miso Tofu Chard and Kale

4 large cloves garlic, minced, divided 2 tablespoons red miso paste 5 teaspoons packed, fresh grated ginger 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon toasted peanut oil, divided 1 block firm tofu, pressed very dry by wrapping several layers of paper towel and weighing it down with a plate [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:56:47-07:00July 23rd, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Green Noodle Soup with Kale

Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 medium fennel bulb (no fronds), cored and diced 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups vegetable stock 2 bunches of kale (I like to use arugula) 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and [...]

By |2012-09-15T22:57:21-07:00July 23rd, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Baked Kale

Serves 4-6 as luncheon entree, more as first course 2 1/2 pounds kale or other greens 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 tablespoons flour of choice 1 cup milk, or milk substitute, scalded 1/2 cup grated gruyere or Jarlsberg cheese 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper dash of hot pepper sauce [...]

By |2012-09-15T23:00:27-07:00July 23rd, 2012|Recipes|0 Comments

Barbie’s Kale (and Chard) Tip

Member Barbie Aknin has her own way of working with kale. She says she chops the greens first, then soaks them in a tub of water to remove any dirt. After that, scoop them out (leaving any dirt at the bottom) and drop them into boiling salted water until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. [...]

By |2014-05-30T11:20:15-07:00May 29th, 2011|Tips & Techniques|Comments Off on Barbie’s Kale (and Chard) Tip
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