In article >,
The Bubbo > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > The Bubbo > wrote:
> >
> >> A white bean and tomato soup with potatoes, carrots, and kale.
> >
> > Heather,
> >
> > I gave up on Kale...
> > It's so pretty but I can't seem to get it tender.
> >
> > How do you cook it?
>
> i usually devein it, chop it into about 1 inch pieces and if it's young, saute
> in butter and garlic. If it's older then I'll blanch it for a couple minutes
> then saute or add to risotto. it never gets quite tender, but it's good.

So it adds some texture.... :-)

I'll have to give it another go.
I grew some last winter and it grew for WEEKS.

It was green with purple edges so made a very nice backdrop for cheese
trays. <lol> Garnish......
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Om.

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