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Herbed (aka “compound”) butter

Rather than repost, here’s a link to Alton Brown’s excellent “Compound butter” recipe. Feel free to switch up the herbs and play with the butter to herb ratio. This butter is an EXCELLENT start to other recipes, or heck- even … Continue reading

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Refrigerator pickled beets

beets, 1 bunch. 1/2 cup white vineger 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/2 cups water Dill or other spices as desired. Simmer washed beets for an hour or until tender. Cook and eat the greens separately (here’s a recipe).  Let the … Continue reading

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Seared Spinach

1 bunch spinach or other “light” green – chard and arugula work well. 1 tbsp butter or other cooking oil salt and pepper to taste 2 or more cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice Heat … Continue reading

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Slow-cooked Kale

1 bunch kale, collards or other “toothy” green, cleaned and chopped. 2 cloves chopped garlic 1 onion Other cup or so of chopped  veggies – carrots, green peppers, etc. Optional 1 cup stock (I prefer chicken) Salt and pepper to … Continue reading

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