Good Day Cafe: creamed kale

Good Day Cafe: creamed kale

Michael's in midtown Manhattan has revamped its menu to include small plates, brick oven pizza and a tasty version of creamed kale.

We prepared the flavorful green on Tuesday.

Recipe:

Creamed kale

2# tuscan kale, washed-trimmed- blanched - chopped

4oz unsalted butter

4oz flour

1clove minced garlic

1tbsp minced shallot

16oz heavy cream

1cup of grated parmesan cheese

pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper

making roux:

in a pot add butter, shallots, and garlic; when butter is completely melted.

slowly incorporate the flour w/ the butter mixture using a whisk.

cook it in medium temperature for 2 mins.

Add heavy cream and bring it to boil.

When the liquid is thickens up, add rest of the ingredients together.

Serve it hot as side dish.

It goes great with lamb, steak, pork or chicken.