April 23, 2010 | Issue 1.8
Greetings!
We can't get enough of our spring greens (kale, Swiss chard,
collards, mustard greens, spinach, etc.), so we wanted to share a few more of
our favorite, simple ways to prepare them.
· Greens are a natural with nuts and raisins. Try our newest recipe, and turn a basic
sautéed greens recipe into a truly special dish.
· Mix different kinds of greens and cook them
together. They all have slightly different flavors, which really
complement each other.
· For a touch of Asian flair, cook your greens
according to our basic Sautéed Greens with Garlic recipe, and then drizzle them
with a little sesame oil just before serving.
· Let your cooked greens cool, and then serve them
cold, like a salad. Be sure to add
a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
· Sauté some onions before you adding your greens
to the frying pan. This simple
combination of greens and onions is surprisingly spectacular.
I'll be demonstrating several ways to prepare greens and
other spring produce for most of the morning and early afternoon today. (Union Square Greenmarket, NYC, Bodhi
Tree farm stand on the west side of the park.) Stop by, have a taste, learn to make a
new dish, ask some cooking questions, and do your shopping - all at once!
Cheers!
The Kitchenista
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Featured Recipes & How-Tos
|  | Sauteed Greens with Pine Nuts & Raisins
Adding raisins and pine nuts (or any kind of nuts) to this basic sauteed
greens recipe turns it into a truly special dish. This recipe works for any kind of
greens
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kale, Swiss chard, spinach, collards, mustard greens, you name
it!
Read More...
|  | Step-By-Step:
How To Prep Leafy Greens
The stems
from greens take a little longer to cook than the leafy parts, so it's best to cook them
separately. Here's a simple way to
prep them.
Read More...
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| Sauteed Greens with Garlic
Garlicky sautéed greens are one of the simplest (and
tastiest) things you can make. This recipe works for any kind of
greens
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kale, Swiss chard, spinach, collards, mustard greens, you name
it!
Read More...
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Step-By-Step:
How to Toast Nuts
Toasting nuts makes them taste, well, extra nutty. Be sure to pay attention while you
toast the nuts, as they can burn very quickly if you don't stir them often.
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