Process engineering and MMC: a Design to Value approach

With its blending vessel doubling as a cup, you can expect less cleanup time.

Originally appeared: May 2012.(Keep screen awake).3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced.

Process engineering and MMC: a Design to Value approach

1 pound Tuscan kale (cavolo nero), ribs removed and leaves coarsely chopped.6 tablespoons unsalted butter.1 cup polenta (not instant).

Process engineering and MMC: a Design to Value approach

Add the garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, just until browned in spots, about 1 minute.Add the kale by the handful and cook, stirring, until wilted and any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Process engineering and MMC: a Design to Value approach

Season the kale with salt and pepper, transfer to a cutting board and coarsely chop..

In a large saucepan, combine the milk, water, butter and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil.Pastry disks may also be frozen up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before using.. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Remove 1 pastry disk from fridge, and unwrap; reserve remaining disk for another use.Roll 1 dough disk into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured work surface.

Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, pressing pastry into bottom and up sides of pan.If pastry cracks or tears, press dough back together.