Greens

Breakfast for dinner. Sometimes nothing sounds better after a long day. And so often, it's easy to fix -- c'mon, we usually cook breakfast when we're barely awake, so you know the recipes can't be that challenging. Let us offer some suggestions, including...

Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes plus soaking time for the rice Servings: 4 Note: The method and ingredients for this recipe vary depending on the cooking vessel you use. Instructions are given for both a single- and double-lidded donabe, as well as an...

 “But they’re weeds.” My much better half is not, shall we say, “adventurous” when it comes to greens: A “real” salad is built around a wedge of iceberg or chopped romaine. Stewed collards are fine for New Year&...

This week, I share some personal adventures with dandelion greens: "'But they're weeds." My much better half is not, shall we say, "adventurous" when it comes to greens.... So when I pitched dandelion greens for dinner the other night, well, you can...

  20 minutes. Serves 4 to 6 2 blood oranges 1 (1-pound) bunch dandelion greens, trimmed and torn 1 cup toasted pecan halves 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 2/3 cup raisins 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fruity olive oil...

  40 minutes. Makes about ½ cup pesto. 1 to 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3 tablespoons pine nuts 3/4 bunch (12 ounces) dandelion greens, trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2...

  20 minutes. Serves 2 to 4. 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into ½-inch strips 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 (1-pound) bunch dandelion greens, trimmed and torn into 3- to 4-inch strips Salt and...

"But they're weeds." My much better half is not, shall we say, "adventurous" when it comes to greens: A "real" salad is built around a wedge of iceberg or chopped romaine. Stewed collards are fine for New Year's Eve, and sautéed spinach can make an...

You know it's spring when the dandelions start sprouting in the yard. You might at first think "weeds," but with a little love these assertive greens can work wonders in the kitchen. Have you ever bitten into a dandelion leaf? The flavor is tangy,...

Who said French toast was just for breakfast? This savory take on the comfort food -- stuffed with bacon, Gruyère cheese and dandelion greens and pan-fried to ooey-gooey perfection -- works well served any time of the day. And dinner is served in less...

Crisp-skinned duck breasts on white beans with dandelion greens Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes plus about 2 hours baking time for the beans Servings: 6 Note: This can also be made without the duck breast by increasing the garlic sausage to 3/4 pound or...

Roasted acorn squash and apple salad Total time: 1 hour Servings: 4 Note: Adapted from Susan Dumeyer and David Sundeen of Windrose Farm. They use white acorn squash; you can substitute regular acorn or even delicata squash. Arugula can be substituted...