As Cavolo Nero, or tuscan kale and chard are now in season in Sydney, this is a perfect soup to use the bountiful harvest from the garden. This soup is the famous traditional “ribollita” of Tuscany and is a hearty soup of savoy cabbage, Cavolo Nero or tuscan kale, swiss chard, white beans, root vegetables and bread. It is a thick, healthy soup that can … Continue reading “Ribollita” Rustic Tuscan Kale Soup
This is a satisfying dish with nutritious spiced lentils, roasted capsicum and kale braised with garlic and caramelised onions. This is another recipe for the 2016 International Year of Pulses. Braised Kale with Roasted Capsicum and Lentils Ingredients: 1/2 cup green lentils, washed well 1 large whole clove of garlic 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup water 1 tsp ground cumin 1 bay leaf … Continue reading Braised Kale with Roasted Capsicum and Lentils
Growth habits and planting needs Kale is a hardy and especially nutritious vegetable that is easy to grow in sunny spot in the home garden. It is rich in antioxidants, iron, vitamins A,C, K and Folate and rich in calcium. Prepare the soil by digging it over well and enriching it by working in aged manure and well rotted compost. The soil should be rich … Continue reading Growing Kale
The last of Summer’s fresh borlotti beans are still available and this recipe for a hearty minestrone of beans, vegetables and kale is perfect for dinner. If you are in another seasonal zone you can use tinned or dry borlotti beans that have been soaked overnight. This delicious and nutritious soup is a meal on its own. Minestrone with Borlotti Beans and Kale Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading Minestrone with Borlotti Beans and Kale
Kale is in season and abundant in the garden at the moment. Here is a way to cook a really tasty meal using kale, tender butter beans and the best Italian sausages you can get. The rice can be prepared ahead and makes for a substantial but satisfying meal. This is my favourite way to cook kale and I hope that you will enjoy it … Continue reading Kale, Italian Sausage and Butter Beans with Rice
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