This recipe was created by chef Traci Des Jardins of San Francisco's Jardinière. It's part of a special menu she created for Epicurious's Wine.Dine.Donate program.

medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 3 tablespoons melted 1 tablespoon fine sea salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 3 medium baking apples, such as Sierra Beauty or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into quarters 6 cups loosely packed braising greens such as kale, chard, or collard greens, stems removed and torn into 2-inch strips 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. On foil-lined baking sheet, toss potato slices with 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Keep warm.
3. In heavy medium skillet over moderate heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add apples and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Keep warm.
4. In heavy large pot over moderate heat, combine remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons water. Add greens and sauté, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Lower heat to moderately low and add sweet potatoes and apples. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Serve hot.