That looks very like watercress.
The CookingBites Recipe Challenge: Leafy Greens
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That looks very like watercress.
They are delicious! I used them in this Vegan Cauliflower Cheese (which I have yet to post as a recipe). But really it was only a few of the tender little leaves - so I don't think it would qualify:
I've also made cauliflower soup from the leaves... that would count.
This one will definitely be a challenge for me, as I generally eat leafy greens (apart from herbs) only in salads, and I'd like to do something other than a salad, and I really, truly detest cooked greens.
Maybe a soup? Just a thought, because that way the leaves don't need to be whole or visible as 'leaves'.
There's just something about the sight of wilted greens that instantly makes me retch.
I'll figure something out, though. Spinach-mushroom-garlic pizza, maybe. I've done that before.
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I like this challenge. I make a pretty good collard greens. Since I have already posted the recipe I'll have to tweak it.
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I do give bonus points for originality. And, as you know, Michigan recently legalized leafy greens, so anything goes.It sounds fun! Any extra points for using seldom used leafy greens? ...or recently legalized leafy greens!
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I've seen your picture, Yorky, and I have to say they look nothing like you!
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Definitely looking forward to that. I've made collard greens, and they turned out okay, though they looked horrible.
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You're right. While it technically would qualify, you won't win by just having a nominal presence. I follow the Food Network rules when it comes to judging: the main ingredient must be featured in the dish.
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An interesting challenge. Gumbo Z'Herbes would certainly qualify but that has been done. We eat lots of greens in the south. Not very original. This will take some thought.
We have both beets and turnips growing in the garden boxes. Unfortunately I will not have the fresh greens in time for the challenge.
An interesting challenge. Gumbo Z'Herbes would certainly qualify but that has been done. We eat lots of greens in the south. Not very original. This will take some thought.
We have both beets and turnips growing in the garden boxes. Unfortunately I will not have the fresh greens in time for the challenge.
Cabbage would be considered a leafy green, I'm assuming (well, maybe not purple cabbage) - I can work with cabbage!
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i'll post the recipe tomorrow. Turnip and collard greens.
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Bubble and squeak with steamed duck eggs (and pepper steak).
Bubble and Squeak.
Boiled and mashed potatoes, chopped onions and shredded steamed cabbage mixed and seasoned and refrigerated overnight. Pan fried in a little olive oil until brown. Also called Rumbledethumps (in Scotland) and Colcannon (in Ireland).
Bubble and Squeak.
Boiled and mashed potatoes, chopped onions and shredded steamed cabbage mixed and seasoned and refrigerated overnight. Pan fried in a little olive oil until brown. Also called Rumbledethumps (in Scotland) and Colcannon (in Ireland).
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