You may know Tuscan kale as dinosaur or lacinato kale, or by its Italian moniker cavolo nero, meaning black cabbage (though it's neither black nor a cabbage). Its long, pebbled leaves have a mild ...

Choose kale leaves with nicely saturated tones: they’ll range from very dark blue-green lacinato kale to vibrant green curly kale. As with all greens, avoid or remove any wilted or yellow leaves.

“I love working with kale that has been through a frost. It’s a little bit sweeter.” Those looking to tame the bitterness should opt for lacinato or baby kale. “Oftentimes, people think ...

This recipe will work with deep, dark fronds of Italian kale (also known as dinosaur, Tuscan, or lacinato kale) or the leaves of regular old curly kale. Regardless of the type, wash and dry the ...