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I received several different types of leafy greens in my CSA this week - kale, rapini, kohlrabi, baby bok choy, baby turnips... stuff I'd previously skimmed over in the grocery store simply because I'd never had them before and had no idea what to do with them!

Turns out I was missing out on a world of tastiness! Cooking greens also shrinks them a lot, so a bunch of spinach goes down quicker (and buttery-er) than a giant salad. 

Leafy greens are in season in Ontario, and they're super simple to cook up with endless flavour options. Here are a few that I tried this week:

For any type of leafy greens:
After washing, tear the leaves from the stalk with your hands but keep them in relatively large pieces.  Sautee in butter or oil, or bring a small amount of water to a boil, add greens, then turn down heat and simmer until either just wilted (~1 min) for lighter greens like spinach, or 3-5 min until more tender for hardier types such as kale. Drain the greens in a colander, then press out excess water with a fork or spatula.  Chop coarsely and toss with sea salt and desired dressing:

Spicy:
- Butter/olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- pinch chili flakes

Italian:
- Butter/olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Pine nuts

Cheesy:
- Butter
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Bacon:
- Bacon
- Onions sauteed with bacon

Asian:
- Toasted sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Sesame seeds

Super Veggie:
Sautee mushrooms, peppers, onions, etc. to go with any greens and seasonings!

There's no getting bored with greens, they go with everything! Post your favourite recipes!