BRAISED KALE (serves to 4)



2 large bunches kale, washed, dried thoroughly and roughly chopped

1 small onion, chopped small

3 garlic cloves, chopped small

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp liquid smoke

1 Tbsp white wine vinegar

1 to 1 1/2 C chicken or vegetable stock

Extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper



In a medium to large sized pot, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive… Continue

I just received a request on my personal email for this sandwich. I figured I'd post it here as well. This is my recipe for a pretty darn authentic version of the classic New Orleans sammich.



MUFFULETTA SANDWICH (serves 4 to 6)



For the sandwich:

1 10-inch round loaf of quality Italian bread

¼ lb. sliced mortadella

¼ lb. sliced capicola (spicy Italian ham)

¼ lb. sliced Genoa salami

¼ lb. sliced provolone cheese



For the olive salad:

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