Kale And Escarole With Shallots Food

BRAISED ESCAROLE WITH OLIVES AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the oil, shallots, garlic and pepper flakes, if using, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the olives and raisins and stir to combine. Add the chopped escarole and season with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and coat the escarole in the flavors. Cover with the lid and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated and the greens are tender, another 3 minutes.

NOODLE KUGEL WITH JALAPENO ROASTED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Chill in ice water until completely cooled. Dry and coat with 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large mixing bowl.
• Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a 12-inch cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and jalapeno and sweat for 5 minutes. Allow to slightly cool for 3 to 5 minutes. (Do not rinse the pan.)
• Add the cooked shallots, jalapeno, egg yolks and the remaining 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons oil to the noodles and toss well. Place the noodle mixture in the same cast-iron pan that the shallots and jalapeno were cooked in and place in the oven to bake until golden and crunchy on top, about 45 minutes. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving hot or at room temperature.

CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a 12-inch ovenproof saute pan, add the shallots and sugar, and toss to coat. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the shallots start to brown. Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss well.
• Place the saute pan in the oven and roast for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the shallots, until they are tender. Season, to taste, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.

FARRO AND KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the walnuts in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely on a small baking sheet.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the shallot and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots have softened and are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the farro and toast in the olive oil, stirring often, for about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in 2 cups water, the oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is cooked through and tender, about 25 minutes. Remove the oregano sprigs, drain the farro, and set aside.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the warm farro and toss to coat. Add the kale, cherries, cucumber and walnuts and toss to combine. Crumble in the goat cheese, toss gently just to mix and serve.