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Kale: Caldo Verde – Portuguese “Green” Soup

Fork Fingers Chopsticks — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:10:44 +0000

Caldo verde is a Portuguese cabbage (kale) and potato soup. It’s considered a national dish of Portugal – enjoyed both at home and in fine restaurants. It's a simple soup that includes: potatoes, kale greens, and smoked sausage.

Kale: Irish Colcannon Mashed Potatoes & Halloween

Fork Fingers Chopsticks — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:28:03 +0000

For the Irish, mashed potatoes mixed with kale and cabbage are prized. This national dish is also a favorite for Halloween - creamy potatoes with butter, garlic and nutmeg and the added texture of sauted kale and cabbage. The cultural connection makes the dish even more tasty.

Kale: Catalonian (Spanish) Greens with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Fork Fingers Chopsticks — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:30:42 +0000

Kale – there’s so much more to make with this leafy green than kale chips. Try this easy recipe for Catalonian (Spanish) sautéed greens with golden raisins and pine nuts.

Brazilian Orange Raw Kale Salad

Fork Fingers Chopsticks — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:15:49 +0000

The first time I ate feijoada, it was served with an excellent collard green salad. It was the perfect compliment to the rich and thick black bean stew. Brazilian green salad is also made with kale. Since I grow kale in my garden and I know that many of you are looking for additional ways to use this healthy green, I created this easy recipe that does not involve turning on the stove or oven.

Black Beans: Feijoada – Brazil’s National Dish

Fork Fingers Chopsticks — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:02:49 +0000

I fell in love with feijoada at first bite. Feijoada is known as Brazil’s national dish. Literally it means "big bean" stew. I’m not sure how it was officially declared the honor, but from all the Brazilians I’ve met, they’ve never disagreed.