Kale sauce pasta, a recipe I adapted from the chef Joshua McFadden, is still one of my most favorite things to cook.

If the recipe calls for raw kale, such as summer salads, it’s best to use baby spinach. It’s more tender and milder in taste ...

Heat oil in a medium sauce pan, then add onion and carrot. Saute until they are tender (5-8 minutes). Add thyme and garlic. Saute for one more minute. Add water or broth, tomatoes, cooked rice, ...