A thin width, ruffled-leafed green vegetable that is a member of the cabbage family. Deep dark green in color, this variety of kale is considered one of the Italian heirloom varieties, where it is known as Cavolo Nero.
A term applied to food ingredients that are finely chopped for preparation to be served. It also refers to food such as corned beef hash or roast beef hash, which contains chopped meat, potatoes, vegetables such as peppers, onions, celery, or carrots, and various seasonings.