Collard greens and kale both come from the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea). Though they can be used interchangeably for many purposes, they are not the same thing. Both vegetables are quite bitter, though collard greens are slightly milder (especially when...
CSA member Becky Tschida shared this delicious pesto recipe with us. Originally from the Sprout website (www.sproutmn.com/recipes), I love the versatility of this one! Ingredients: 2 cups packed torn Kale leaves 1 cup packed fresh Basil leaves 1 teaspoon Sea salt 1/4...
The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in...
Darleen Harens, one of our CSA members, sent this recipe to us a few weeks ago. Since kale is included in our shares this week, we thought it would be the perfect time to share it with all of you. Thank you, Darleen! In place of the sun-dried tomato pesto, you could...
Found on the website "Cooking Light", the original recipe called for collard greens. However, its creator, Robin Bashinsky, assures us that other greens can be used as well. This is an excellent breakfast taco, and similar recipes suggest adding some black beans for...
Tuscan kale is known for its rich blue or grayish-green to deep green leaves with a crinkly texture. It is sometimes referred to as dinosaur kale. It is chewier than Swiss chard, sweeter in taste than collard greens and milder in flavor than the somewhat peppery...
This very easy soup recipe was shared by Dana, who blogs on her site titled Minimalist Baker. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 4 Ingredients: For the soup: 2 Pie Pumpkins (2 pumpkins yield about 2 1/4 cups pumpkin puree) 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 2...
This week's share will include either red or green kale. The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. ...
The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in...
Grown in Tuscany for centuries, Lacinato kale is one of the traditional ingredients used in minestrone. Often called Tuscan kale, dinosaur kale or black kale, its taste is slightly sweeter and more delicate than the more familiar curly kale. It has dark blue-green...
