A Recipe is Likened...

A recipe is likened to a personal expression of poetry/prose... When shared with others, it extends a part of our innermost being... For others to enjoy for years to come, not short lived like a rose. A recipe takes on our individuality and culinary expression, talent and skill... Brings to mind the likes/dislikes of family and friends, memories of special gatherings... Sharing a part of ourselves with others, making memories, spanning time our "appetites" they fill. Paula George 2005

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Mixed Greens

I love mixed greens and this is my new favorite method of cooking them! Hot cornbread and some marinated onions really compliment them! Enjoy!

Mixed Greens

1 bunch turnip greens
1 bunch collard greens
1 bunch kale

Wash, trim and remove stems from greens and cut into 1-2 inch pieces.
6 slices bacon, diced and cooked
3 oz. country ham cut into strips
2 onions, cut into strips

1/3 cup ham or chicken base
3 qts. water
2 Tbsp. salt
3 heaping Tbsp. Dry Mustard
3 heaping Tbsp. wasabi powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dark brown sugar

In large stockpot, cook bacon, add onions and country ham. Saute 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except for greens and bring to a full rolling boil. Add greens and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.