Kale

Kale is a useful winter standby, being one of the hardiest of the cabbage family and able to withstand frost. It is a sprouting plant, rather like broccoli or spring greens, without a heart. The curly leaf kale is the most widely available. Cook it as you would cabbage, in just a little salted water, and not too long as the leaves are relatively tender. It has a very pronounced flavor and is best cooked with other strong flavors such as bacon, garlic and cheese. (15)