Blackened Kale Salad with Quinoa and Spring Onion

Blackened Kale Salad with Quinoa and Spring Onion

Blackened Kale Salad with Quinoa and Spring Onion

Blackened Kale Salad with Quinoa and Spring Onion

3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon soy sauce Maple syrup 1 cup cooked quinoa (any cooked grain works) 1 bunch kale, chopped into small pieces and divided into two separate bowls 1/3 – 1/2 cup canola oil Black sesame seeds Mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce… Read More »

3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon soy sauce Maple syrup 1 cup cooked quinoa (any cooked grain works) 1 bunch kale, chopped into small pieces and divided into two separate bowls 1/3 – 1/2 cup canola oil Black sesame seeds Mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce… Read More »

Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale

From the share: 3 lbs. kale center stalk removed, coarsely torn into pieces From your kitchen: 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 Tablespoons flour 3 C milk Scalded Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Caramelized Shallots 6 T unsalted butter 2 T sugar 10 shallots peeled and… Read More »

From the share: 3 lbs. kale center stalk removed, coarsely torn into pieces From your kitchen: 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 Tablespoons flour 3 C milk Scalded Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Caramelized Shallots 6 T unsalted butter 2 T sugar 10 shallots peeled and… Read More »

Kale and White Bean Soup

Kale and White Bean Soup

Kale and White Bean Soup

Kale and White Bean Soup

From your kitchen: 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 large onion, chopped kosher salt and black pepper 2 15.5-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed 1 cup small soup pasta, such as tubettini, ditalini, or orzo (4 ounces) 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan (2 ounces), plus 1 piece rind (optional) 1… Read More »

From your kitchen: 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 large onion, chopped kosher salt and black pepper 2 15.5-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed 1 cup small soup pasta, such as tubettini, ditalini, or orzo (4 ounces) 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan (2 ounces), plus 1 piece rind (optional) 1… Read More »

Massaged Kale Salad

Massaged Kale Salad

Massaged Kale Salad

Massaged Kale Salad

From the share: 2 bunches of kale, rinsed and dried, ribs and stems removed and leaves thinly sliced crosswise From your kitchen: 2 lemons, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Place the kale in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice and zest, olive oil, salt… Read More »

From the share: 2 bunches of kale, rinsed and dried, ribs and stems removed and leaves thinly sliced crosswise From your kitchen: 2 lemons, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Place the kale in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice and zest, olive oil, salt… Read More »

Kale Salad with Raisins and Blue Cheese

Kale Salad with Raisins and Blue Cheese

Kale Salad with Raisins and Blue Cheese

Kale Salad with Raisins and Blue Cheese

1 bunch of Kale, chop and drizzle kale with 1 teaspoon each olive oil and sherry vinegar Knead until tender. Toss with 2 grated carrots, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup blue cheese And honey-garlic vinaigrette, whisk together: 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 garlic clove 2 teaspoons honey   From: NYT.com  … Read More »

1 bunch of Kale, chop and drizzle kale with 1 teaspoon each olive oil and sherry vinegar Knead until tender. Toss with 2 grated carrots, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup blue cheese And honey-garlic vinaigrette, whisk together: 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 garlic clove 2 teaspoons honey   From: NYT.com  … Read More »

Kale & Mushroom Soup

Kale & Mushroom Soup

Kale & Mushroom Soup

Kale & Mushroom Soup

Many thanks to Lynda Stadtmueller who sent two recipes to share with all of you this week, she says that the flavor is just a litte smokey with a hint of heat.  1/4 cup olive oil 10 oz button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1-1/2 tsp smoked paprika Pinch ground cayenne pepper 1 large onion, diced… Read More »

Many thanks to Lynda Stadtmueller who sent two recipes to share with all of you this week, she says that the flavor is just a litte smokey with a hint of heat.  1/4 cup olive oil 10 oz button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1-1/2 tsp smoked paprika Pinch ground cayenne pepper 1 large onion, diced… Read More »

Kale for Kids (and Grown-ups too!)

Kale for Kids (and Grown-ups too!)

Kale for Kids (and Grown-ups too!)

Kale for Kids (and Grown-ups too!)

Fresh Kale storage: store wrapped in paper towel in a plastic bag in your refrigerator, ideally in your crisper drawer. 1 bunch of kale 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil 1 -2 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet cooking sherry) 1 pinch kosher salt Wash the kale, cut the leaves from the center stem/rib, and chop roughly (the… Read More »

Fresh Kale storage: store wrapped in paper towel in a plastic bag in your refrigerator, ideally in your crisper drawer. 1 bunch of kale 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil 1 -2 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet cooking sherry) 1 pinch kosher salt Wash the kale, cut the leaves from the center stem/rib, and chop roughly (the… Read More »

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Makes 12 Patties 1 cup quinoa 5-6 large kale leaves 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup fat free grated parmesan cheese Small white onion (or about 3 spring onions for milder taste), diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving) 1/2 lemon (both… Read More »

Makes 12 Patties 1 cup quinoa 5-6 large kale leaves 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup fat free grated parmesan cheese Small white onion (or about 3 spring onions for milder taste), diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving) 1/2 lemon (both… Read More »

Kale, Broccoli and Feta Sauté

Kale, Broccoli and Feta Sauté

Kale, Broccoli and Feta Sauté

Kale, Broccoli and Feta Sauté

3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups broccoli florets Kosher salt and black pepper 1 medium bunch kale, thick stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups) 2 ounces Feta, crumbled (1/2 cup) 1/4cup Kalamata olives, pitted and slivered Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add the broccoli and season… Read More »

3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups broccoli florets Kosher salt and black pepper 1 medium bunch kale, thick stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups) 2 ounces Feta, crumbled (1/2 cup) 1/4cup Kalamata olives, pitted and slivered Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add the broccoli and season… Read More »

Easy Kale Chips

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Easy Kale Chips

Easy Kale Chips

  Ingredients:  •    1 medium bunch or more of kale •    1-2  tablespoons good olive oil or cooking spray •   kosher salt to taste or use sprinkle of brewers yeast or parmesan cheese for flavoring Directions: 1.    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.    Wash kale leaves and dry very well with a towel or… Read More »

  Ingredients:  •    1 medium bunch or more of kale •    1-2  tablespoons good olive oil or cooking spray •   kosher salt to taste or use sprinkle of brewers yeast or parmesan cheese for flavoring Directions: 1.    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.    Wash kale leaves and dry very well with a towel or… Read More »

Risotto with Bacon and Kale

Risotto with Bacon and Kale

Risotto with Bacon and Kale

Risotto with Bacon and Kale

This recipe was sent by CSA member Patti Calligaro this week.  It has been a great week for sharing! 4 slices bacon, chopped coarsely 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Arborio rice 3 cups low-salt chicken broth, plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons fresh… Read More »

This recipe was sent by CSA member Patti Calligaro this week.  It has been a great week for sharing! 4 slices bacon, chopped coarsely 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Arborio rice 3 cups low-salt chicken broth, plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons fresh… Read More »

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Yield: 6-8 servings 1 pound spicy Italian sausage chicken or pork) 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 2 large bunches of kale, stemmed… Read More »

Yield: 6-8 servings 1 pound spicy Italian sausage chicken or pork) 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 2 large bunches of kale, stemmed… Read More »