I really love the way that a gentle massage of olive oil into raw kale softens it enough so that you don't feel you're gnawing on leather but leaves it firm enough that you know you're getting kale at its essence. A zippy garlic dressing is the perfect adornment, and I like the mix of toasted walnuts + sweet sultanas + blanched favas as toppers.
Read MoreA local restaurant makes the most unreal appetizer when fava beans are in season: a fava bean puree atop grilled bread, topped with a shave of Parmesan and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Each bite is out of this world. Obviously, I had to figure out how to make this. Here you go. You'll eat more than you think you can!
Read MoreThis is the traditional recipe for Egyptian brown fava beans. They are the epitome of comfort food- hearty, flavorful and they'll stick to your ribs. This is my very slight adaptation of Claudia Roden's recipe.
Read Moremusings from a stay-at-home, cooking-obsessed mom
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