This is a terrific way to cook winter greens. We used dandelion, but Swiss chard, turnip greens, collards and escarole will all work.

Pecans:

1 cup pecans

1 egg white

1 tablespoon sugar

Salad:

1 tablespoon olive oil

5 strips bacon, diced

1 cup chopped onions

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

2 bunches dandelion greens, stems removed

3 tablespoons wine vinegar

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Toss pecans with egg white and sugar. Lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until pecans are dry and crisped.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp.

Remove bacon and reserve. Add onions and garlic and sauté until softened.

Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat and add greens. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until just wilted.

Add vinegar and mix together. Place on a platter and scatter with bacon and pecans. Serve warm. Serves 4.