Comments on: what’s up with kale

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:15:40 +0000

Cami! This is amazing!!!

I’m so proud of you accomplishing BIG things! Love you lady.

Ange (from Galleria)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:05:43 +0000

The easiest tip I have for making kale chips is to use an organic olive oil spray. Much easier than trying to coat the kale in olive oil.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:50:54 +0000

I completely agree with you about the amazing nutritional benefits of kale. I’ve actually started putting together a website (www.growingkaleathome.com) that gives people more information about it so that they can see how remarkably healthy it is for you! Thanks for the recipes! I can’t wait to try making kale chips.

By: Shira

Shira — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:25:09 +0000

Kale is so amazing! I have been eating it marinated overnight with a lemon ginger vinaigrette – it’s so good I can eat the whole batch in one sitting (no kidding!). Love that it is becoming so popular amongst foodies and health nuts alike! thanks for all the recipes: here is mine – http://inpursuitofmore.com/2012/01/22/recipe-marinated-kale/
That’s what’s up! Thanks!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:27:01 +0000

Thanks for the recipes all. I have just recently been buying Kale after not eating it all as a child or young adult, and I am SO loving it. My kids are fans as well and what makes it even better is that I can actually find it in our local grocery store (here in North Idaho that is a big deal). So thanks again for the new ways to use it!

By: allessia

allessia — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:24:47 +0000

Thanks for all the tips and tricks everyone! Some great recipe suggestions I’ll have to try!

By: erin @WELL in L.A.

erin @WELL in L.A. — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:18:37 +0000

Massaging makes the difference! I love how versatile and hearty kale is – from being part of my morning smoothies to a great sauteed side dish in the evening. I have tons of kale-infused recipes on my site (just search for kale!). Thanks for the great post!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:19:05 +0000

This is awesome! Another great way to calm down the kale flavour in shakes is to add ginger. I’m allergic to bananas so it’s my go-to!

By: Alisha

Alisha — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:42:55 +0000

Thanks for posting! Another great tip for Kale chips is to use coconut oil instead of olive oil. It gives it a bit of a sweet/salty flavour when you add the sea salt. Yummy!

By: alleneski

alleneski — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:17:37 +0000

Raw Parmesan Kale Chips

1 or 2 bunches of Lacinato Kale (a.k.a. Dino Kale) You can also use Curly Kale, etc.
1 Tbsp. cold pressed olive oil
1/2 cup raw Parmesan (recipe below)

1.) De-stem kale, wash and put on paper towel and dry leaves.
2.) Cut each kale piece into 2 strips.
3.) Lay kale directly on dehydrator sheet or you can use parchment paper. Brush olive oil on each piece.
4.) Sprinkle with desired amount of raw Parmesan mixture to each piece.
5.) Dehydrate at 110 degrees. If using parchment paper, remove leaves after 2 hours an place directly on dehydrator tray. Dry an additional 8 hours. I have had them ready in 3 hours when placing them directly on the dehydrator tray. They are very forgiving-I have left them on my tray for 10 hours and they turned out perfect.
Raw Parmesan
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (Kal, nutritional yeast is fortified)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
(grind in small blender until fine)

By: alleneski

alleneski — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:13:18 +0000

I sprinkle it with nutritional yeast and a bit of olive oil and roast it to make my kale chips. I have also done this and put it in my food dryer. I especially like the kale that I call dinosaur kale. You will know what I mean when you see it. It’s sometimes difficult to find. Whole Foods type stores carry it.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:36:40 +0000

Such perfect timing! I just bought Kale last night and was planning on making chips but didn’t have the recipe. Thanks!

By: Carolyn Resendes

Carolyn Resendes — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:42:00 +0000

check out any portuguese recipe. Kale is a staple in the portuguese culture. So delicious & something that can be used so many ways. Check it out!!!! Kale soup is to die for & as a side veggie with fish & I can go on & on!!!!!!

By: Lawrence A

Lawrence A — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:36:18 +0000

Ive been eating kale since I was a wee child, In Dutch culture we mixed in dried kale with our potatoes (just another easy kale idea!). I would also like to add that kale is a high bio available source of calcium, and we all know what that’s good for

By: grechen

grechen — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:36:14 +0000

i make the kale chips ALL THE TIME – even my 9-yr old stepson likes them.

i’ve just picked up a couple of tricks over time that make them ALWAYS come out perfectly:
1. don’t salt them before baking them – this brings out moisture in the kale and will keep them from getting REALLY crispy.
2. put the baking sheet on the very bottom rack of the oven, as close to the heating element as possible.

i like to toss mine after cooking with brown rice vinegar and salt. yum!!