Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 In a message dated 9/23/2007 6:20:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time, elmothree2000 writes: > i LOVE, CRAVE arugula. i love watercress, too. But you can keep those > mustard greens as well as the dandelion. I love arugula, watercress, mustard and dandelion along with nettles, collards, chickweed, nasturtiums and pea vine tips. Batter fried whole baby dandelion (yard squid) and stirfried dandelion flower buds. Now I am going to go make supper because I am NOW very hungry. Summer ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I haven't tried mustard greens. But, that's how I feel about kale. I just juice it! Don't like it. But, I drink it. Sue ---- Roxy 9/23/2007 5:14:48 PM Mustard Greens - YUCK! Well I was doing my weekly cooking today. Yesterday I had purchased a lovely bunch of nice green curly mustard greens. I had never had them before ( I tasted a raw piece, noted it was bitty but I liked the flavor) As I am trying to increase my greens intake for the anti- inflammatory benefits, I picked through them and found a small bunch to try. I decided to make the garlicky greens and beans recipe. It sounded sooo good. I washed, I cut, I chopped, I blanched and before long I had quite the selection of greens ready for my beans. I had spinach, kale, dandelion and of course, those precious mustard greens. Finally the dish was done, I get my fork, take a BIG bite....I chew, I chew and my face goes from placid to scruntched up. It was HORRIBLE! All I tasted was those bitter, tough mustard greens! I felt bad throwing out the whole skillet full but I did. I knew there was no way I would eat it. <sigh> I will make it again however, I will stick to my faithful kale alone. At this moment I have a zucchini pie in the oven and once I get back from dinner will be making a loaf of pineapple coconut bread (never made it before). So much for a greens dish for my lunch for this week. Oh well, I will just chiffonade some kale and add to it 2 tsp balsami vinegar, 2 tsp mirin and 1/2 tsp dijon mustard...I shake it, and pour it on just before eating. Its my favorite dressing...no oil. I usually have grated carrot as well as some thinly sliced red onion with a few organic sunflower seeds to top it all off. ) So much for those mustard greens! Are mustard greens always so bitter? I blanched them for 8 minutes in salted water to remove the bitterness. Maybe that wasnt long enough? Considering I love all the other greens available to me, I guess not having mustard greens wont kill me. LOL Roxy Philly PA ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I haven't tried Donna's suggestion with mustard greens, Roxy, but I have to agree with you. I use greens in my daily smoothie and mustard greens are just too " spicy " for me. Same with arugula and watercress. If I'm using any of those greens I add them very sparingly. I'm OK with largish quantities of kale, spinach, chard, beet greens, and carrot tops. You are right, greens are SO healthy for you. I will have to try your dressing on my daily romaine salad. My favorite " dressing " is fig balsamic vinegar, straight up. :-) Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 i LOVE, CRAVE arugula. i love watercress, too. But you can keep those mustard greens as well as the dandelion. Sharon Zakhour <sharon.zakhour wrote: mustard greens are just too " spicy " for me. Same with arugula and watercress. Recent Activity 101 New Members 117 New Files Visit Your Group Your one stop for beauty & fashion tips and advice. New business? Get new customers. List your web site in Search. Endurance Zone Communities for increased fitness. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I find the curly mustard greens are harder to clean and have a bitter taste, but the flat mustard greens are wonderful. We love them. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 That's funny. I'm fine with dandelion greens. :-) Sharon Beth Renzetti wrote: > i LOVE, CRAVE arugula. i love watercress, too. But you can keep those mustard greens as well as the dandelion. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 You might try mixing the mustard greens with the kale. I usually have a mix of collards and kale. The kale being the sweeter of the two will take some of that bitter taste away. Or I'll mix one mustard with the collards and kale. Also I cook my greens in veggie broth with onions and garlic. Just wanted to let you know mixing kale with the mustard greens might help. Take Care Vikki On 9/23/07, Roxy <K9ChemoNurse wrote: > > Well I was doing my weekly cooking today. Yesterday I had purchased a > lovely bunch of nice green curly mustard greens. I had never had > them before ( I tasted a raw piece, noted it was bitty but I liked > the flavor) As I am trying to increase my greens intake for the anti- > inflammatory benefits, I picked through them and found a small bunch > to try. I decided to make the garlicky greens and beans recipe. It > sounded sooo good. I washed, I cut, I chopped, I blanched and before > long I had quite the selection of greens ready for my beans. I had > spinach, kale, dandelion and of course, those precious mustard > greens. Finally the dish was done, I get my fork, take a BIG > bite....I chew, I chew and my face goes from placid to scruntched > up. It was HORRIBLE! All I tasted was those bitter, tough mustard > greens! I felt bad throwing out the whole skillet full but I did. I > knew there was no way I would eat it. <sigh> I will make it again > however, I will stick to my faithful kale alone. At this moment I > have a zucchini pie in the oven and once I get back from dinner will > be making a loaf of pineapple coconut bread (never made it before). > So much for a greens dish for my lunch for this week. Oh well, I > will just chiffonade some kale and add to it 2 tsp balsami vinegar, 2 > tsp mirin and 1/2 tsp dijon mustard...I shake it, and pour it on just > before eating. Its my favorite dressing...no oil. I usually have > grated carrot as well as some thinly sliced red onion with a few > organic sunflower seeds to top it all off. ) So much for those > mustard greens! > > Are mustard greens always so bitter? I blanched them for 8 minutes > in salted water to remove the bitterness. Maybe that wasnt long > enough? Considering I love all the other greens available to me, I > guess not having mustard greens wont kill me. LOL > > Roxy Philly PA ) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 My kale in the juicer comes our really thick. I don't especially like it htat way, although I drink it. But, lately we have been adding broccoli, which is not as strong and yet has lots of benficial " stuff " Sue ---- Sharon Zakhour 9/23/2007 9:14:48 PM Re: Mustard Greens - YUCK! I haven't tried Donna's suggestion with mustard greens, Roxy, but I have to agree with you. I use greens in my daily smoothie and mustard greens are just too " spicy " for me. Same with arugula and watercress. If I'm using any of those greens I add them very sparingly. I'm OK with largish quantities of kale, spinach, chard, beet greens, and carrot tops. You are right, greens are SO healthy for you. I will have to try your dressing on my daily romaine salad. My favorite " dressing " is fig balsamic vinegar, straight up. :-) Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I didn't know how to pronounce that until Bill Murray (some kind of gangster and his bimbo girlfriend) were sent in hiding to some small town and Murray was destroyed because the town had no a-rouge-Ala. I guess I was saying it like..area gulag. But, regardless, I still haven't tried it. Sue ---- Beth Renzetti 9/23/2007 9:20:05 PM Re: Mustard Greens - YUCK! i LOVE, CRAVE arugula. i love watercress, too. But you can keep those mustard greens as well as the dandelion. Sharon Zakhour <sharon.zakhour wrote: mustard greens are just too " spicy " for me. Same with arugula and watercress. Recent Activity 101 New Members 117 New Files Visit Your Group Your one stop for beauty & fashion tips and advice. New business? Get new customers. List your web site in Search. Endurance Zone Communities for increased fitness. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I cook 2/3 turnip greens to 1/3 mustard greens with plenty of salt. You can add a little olive oil, too. You have to cook them well. Then I chop up and eat in a bowl as a snack. I love them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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