3 mashed cakes kale Recipes

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in pieces, coarse salt and pepper, to taste, leek , halved lengthwise, thinly sliced (white and light-green parts only), kale , tough stems and ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped, bacon, diced, unsalted butter

water, kale, trimmed (about 4 oz), cubed yukon gold or red potato (about 1 lb), salt, divided, olive oil, butter or stick margarine, diced onion, chopped fresh sage, sliced green onions, freshly ground black pepper, sage sprigs (optional)