Kale and Radicchio Salad with Broken Caesar Dressing

This is an eggless Caesar dressing with lots of anchovies, which are loaded with protein and calcium. The flavors are balanced with the bitterness of the radicchio and mildness of the kale. Ingredients: 8 anchovy fillets, minced 1 clove garlic, minced juice of 1 lemon ½ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt about ¾ [...]

By |2014-06-17T14:04:19-07:00June 10th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Kale and Radicchio Salad with Broken Caesar Dressing

Napa Rolls with Lentils, Basil, and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 spring onion, diced 2 large cloves garlic, minced and divided 2½ cups vegetable stock, divided 1 cup red lentils 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped very small 1 cup fresh or frozen peas ½ cup basil leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ lemon juiced 16 large Napa or Savoy [...]

By |2020-03-11T07:51:05-07:00June 3rd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Napa Rolls with Lentils, Basil, and Garlic Sauce

Kale Pesto

Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, stems removed ½ cup peanuts ¼ cup coconut flakes, unsweetened 2 cloves garlic or 2 bulbs green garlic, smashed 1 shallot, small dice 1 jalapeno, small dice juice of 1 lemon ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup olive oil ¼-½ cup water ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Directions: Wash kale [...]

By |2014-05-13T14:46:31-07:00May 13th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Kale Pesto

Kale with Spiced Tofu and Chickpeas

Ingredients: 3½ teaspoons paprika 3½ teaspoons ground cumin 2 green garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¾ teaspoons sea salt 5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 14-ounce package extra firm, water packed tofu, drained 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 1 large bunch kale, leaves torn into bite-size [...]

By |2014-05-05T14:17:11-07:00May 5th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Kale with Spiced Tofu and Chickpeas

Kale with Red Beans, Cilantro, and Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 1½ cups soaked red kidney beans (soaked for 4 hours or overnight) 2 bay leaves ½ teaspoon thyme leaves sea salt 1 white onion, finely diced 1 large bunch kale 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to finish ¾ cup chopped cilantro 3 ounces feta Directions: 1. Drain the beans, cover them with plenty [...]

By |2014-04-29T10:58:32-07:00April 29th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Kale with Red Beans, Cilantro, and Feta Cheese

Garden Vegetable Soup

This soup was created from the amazing produce donated from Live Earth Farm to Nourishing Generations Educational Project, a non-profit after school program I am so proud to be a part of.   All the children and staff send the farm huge GRATITUDE for the weekly donations! The kids are learning, cooking, and eating in vibrant [...]

By |2014-04-29T10:55:33-07:00April 29th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Garden Vegetable Soup

Chard or Kale with Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 bunch of chard or kale sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper 3 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes, scrubbed and coarsely diced 3-4 strips of bacon, cut into small pieces.  Optional: use 1 teaspoon (or more to taste) smoky paprika in place of the bacon! 2 tablespoons peanut or olive oil 1-2 spring onions, finely [...]

By |2014-04-15T14:35:53-07:00April 15th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Chard or Kale with Potatoes

White Beans with Kale and Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 cup dried cannellini beans, soaked for 4 hours or overnight 1 large onion, finely diced 2 leeks, white part only, diced 1 bunch kale, stems removed and slivered 1 small cabbage, quartered and cored, and chopped 2 plump garlic cloves minced with a pinch of salt ½ cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons olive [...]

By |2014-05-05T14:15:50-07:00February 25th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on White Beans with Kale and Cabbage

Ragout of Kale and Turnips

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 6 shallots, halved 6 or more turnips, scrubbed and quartered 1 thyme sprig sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound pea pods, shelled (optional) 1 handful of chopped kale dollop of crème fraiche or yogurt 4 large basil leaves, slivered Directions: 1. Melt the butter in a skillet and [...]

By |2014-02-25T12:00:13-08:00February 25th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Ragout of Kale and Turnips

Sauteed Kale with Potatoes and Rosemary

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced 2 medium potatoes, cubed and steamed 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed freshly grated Parmesan cheese or Nutritional yeast Directions: 1. In a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. 2. Add the garlic, rosemary, [...]

By |2014-02-18T14:03:06-08:00February 18th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Sauteed Kale with Potatoes and Rosemary
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