Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRosetta's Kitchen & The Buchi BarCornbread & Greens Recipe

Cornbread & Greens Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

A slice of our organic home-made cast iron cornbread and a cup of sautéed kale smothered in Granny’s gravy.

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Ingredients

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Cornbread

Sautéed Kale

Method

Cornbread

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Pour the batter into a greased cast iron skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Sautéed Kale

  1. 6

    Prepare Kale

    Rinse the kale thoroughly and remove the stems. Tear it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 7

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  3. 8

    Cook Kale

    Add the kale to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Granny's Gravy

  1. 9

    Make Roux

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute.

  2. 10

    Add Broth

    Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

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