Curly kale -- as the name suggests -- has densely packed, curled and crinkled leaves. These oblong fronds have a bright green-blue tint and are flecked with white veins. On the flip side ...

Curly kale leaves should look fresh and crisp, with no sign of yellowing. Reject any with leaves that look bruised or slimy. Curly kale is available from September to March. Other varieties of ...

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.

March is the ideal month to plant two of the hardiest and most nutritious vegetables a home gardener can grow easily: cabbage ...

Place the lentils, chilli, bay leaf, garlic, thyme, onion, and one litre of chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook very gently until the lentils are tender. Do not allow ...

Kale can be quite tough, so it is best par-boiled before being fried, or cooked for quite a long period. FAQs about BBC Food ...