A pan of greens and salt—this is comfort in its plainest clothes. Earthy kale, wilted just enough to soften, stripped of its bitter stems but still with bite, fried with butter and olive oil tossed with chilli flakes eaten on its own or with added crisp bacon pieces that bring a bit more depth.
Live dangerously, slice up a clove of garlic, fry that off first until fragrant then add the greens.
It’s the sort of food that doesn’t need explaining. Just a hot pan, a wooden spoon, and ten quiet minutes. Serve it on toast, beside a fried egg, or simply on its own with a fork and some peace.
Nothing fancy. Just good.
Elevate this to a proper dish by simply adding Bacon or smoked Bacon.
