COOKING WITH HaRDY GREENS
Storage
Hardy greens should be stored in the refrigerator, placed in a glass of water like a bouquet, with a bag loosely covering the leaves, or loosely wrapped in a damp paper towel. They can last for about a week.
Prep Tip
If eating only the leaf, fold the plant in half and slide your knife along the stem for a clean cut
Seasonality
Kale, chard, and collard greens are hardy greens that can be harvested throughout the year, with peak availability in the cooler months.
Explore Hardy Green Recipes
Verdant Chicken Soup in the Slow Cooker
Cozy up with this one-pot slow cooker chicken and greens soup! Packed with veggies, this recipe delivers deep flavor with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or slow Sundays, it’s comfort food made simple.
Immunity-Boosting Mushroom and Burdock Root Soup
Ready for a health boost? This warming soup employs local vegetables and Arbor Teas organic burdock root tea for a spoonful of immunity!
Coney Bao
This recipe fuses Asian culinary tradition with Detroit’s Coney Dog flavors for a unique spin on Michigan eats!
Squash Bowl
Try this Squash Bowl for a nourishing meal full of local kale, acorn squash, apples and pork!
Red Vegetable Chowder
This recipe is full of great Michigan root veggies complimented with spices and tomatoes for a warm vegan meal.
Lamb Chops w/Buckwheat + Black Pepper Strawberries
Ready for next year’s strawberries already? Start drooling with this great way to use them in a savory setting from Abra Beren’s Pulp.
Carnitas Tacos with Garden Fiesta Rice
Ready to eat local? See a sneak peak of a recipe from our 2023 Local Food Guide: Carnitas Tacos with Garden Fiesta Rice from Cold Creek Farm in Benzonia!
Creamy Bean & Kale Soup
Make sure to add this great soup to the menu to use up any freezer stock of green beans or kale!
Plath’s Glazed Pork Chop
Ready for dinner? Head to Plath’s to complete this filling Glazed Pork Chop recipe from City Park Grille in Petoskey!
Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens in Coconut Milk with Blue Cornbread
‘Dishes like this remind us to prioritize feeding our souls while we feed our bodies.’ Try this recipe for hearty winter ingredients!