Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
1 The Best of the Bunch(es) 13
2 The Very Basics 31
Broiled Kale 32
Blanched Kale 33
Sautéed Kale 34
Braised Kale 35
Boiled Kale 36
Panfried Kale 37
Steamed Kale 38
Grilled Kale 39
Creamed Kale 40
Pickled Kale 41
Citrus Sauce 42
Hollandaise Sauce 43
Peanut Sauce 46
Béarnaise Sauce 46
Aioli 48
3 Smoothies and Juices 51
Peachy Kale Smoothie 52
Lemon-Thyme-Kale Smoothie 54
Sunshine Orange-Kale Smoothie 55
Cherry-Berry-Kale Smoothie 56
Zesty Beet-Berry-Kale Smoothie 57
Creamy-Sweet Kale Smoothie 59
Minted Kale Smoothie 60
Cranberry-Citrus-Kale Smoothie 61
Creamy Green Kale Smoothie 62
Herbed Raspberry-Kale Smoothie 63
Fennel-Kale Smoothie 64
Ginger-Almond-Kale Smoothie 66
Fresh Minty Mango-Kale Smoothie 67
Pastel Melon-Kale Smoothie 68
Rosy Kale Juice 69
Piña Colada-Kale Smoothie 71
Berry-Kale Juice 72
Lemony Green Juice 73
Kiwi-Kale Juice 74
Zesty Cherry Tomato-Kale Juice 75
4 Breakfasts 77
Egg White & Kale Scramble 78
Baked Kale Egg Cups 79
Kale Eggs Florentine 80
Decadent Egg Sandwiches 81
Kale & Egg White Omelet 82
Kale-Bacon Quiche 84
Kale-Peameal Frittata 85
Pumpkin & Kale Frittata 86
Egg-Kale Tacos 87
Kale, Steak & Mushroom Breakfast Skillet 89
Kale Breakfast Burritos 89
Colorful Breakfast Wraps 90
Kale Breakfast Cassoulet 93
Kale Breakfast Pizza 94
Hearty Kale Breakfast Bowl 95
Sweet Potato & Kale Skillet 95
Easy Kale-Potato Hash 98
Pumpkin-Kale Muffins 101
Kale Breakfast Stew 102
Kale-Cornbread Muffins 103
5 Snacsk 105
Simple Kale Chips 106
Hot Kale-Artichoke Dip 108
Kale-Vegetable-Yogurt Dip 109
Roasted Eggplant-Kale Tapenade 110
Mango-Kale Salsa 112
Kale Guacamoie 113
Kate Hummus 115
Kale-Lentil Bruschetta 116
Berry-Kale ice Pops 117
Spiced Kale-Cranberry Muffins 118
Kale-Pineapple Ice Pops 120
Handy Kale Omelets 122
Kale Spanakopita Squares 123
Kale Potato Skins 125
Roasied Sweet Potato-Kale Couscous 126
6 Soups and Stews 129
Miso Soup with Kale 130
Roasted Pepper-Kale Soup 131
Kale-Split Pea Soup 132
Broccoli-Kaie Soup 133
Simple Turkey Meatball Soup 134
Leek-Potato-Kale Soup 136
Pumpkin-Kale Soup 137
Curried Bean & Kale Soup 138
Portuguese Green Soup 139
Spicy Shrimp & Kale Soup 140
Turkey-Kale Chowder 141
Mediterranean fish-Kale Chowder 142
Kale & Chickpea Stew 143
Kale-Garlic Soup with Egg & Croutons 144
Hearty Rice-Kale Stew 147
Tomato-Chicken-Kaie Stew 148
Beef, Bacon & Kale Stew 149
Chorizo & Kale Stew 151
Venison-Kale Stew 152
Lamb Stew with Kale 153
7 Salads Galore 155
Kale Salad with Smoked Salmon & Avocado 156
Kale-Chicken-Lentil Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette 157
Warm Kale-Potato Safad 158
Lemon-Kale Salad with Apples & Blue Cheese 159
Kale Salad with Warn Bacon Dressing 160
Kale Tobbouleh 162
Broccoli & Kate Salad with Hot Honey-Mustard Dressing 163
Kale-Grapefruit Salad with Zesty Citrus Dressing 164
Summer Fresh Kale Salad with Mint Dressing 166
Roasted Soot Vegetable & Kale Salad 167
Kale Mango Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing 168
Hearty Kate-Barley Salad with Fig & Balsamic Dressing 170
Kale-Orange Salad with Lime-Honey Dressing 171
Shredded Kale Greek Salad 172
Kale-Couscous Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette 174
Kale Caesar Salad 175
Asian-Inspired Kale & Farfalle Salad 176
Wilted Kale & Sun-Dried Tomato Salad 177
Massaged Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing 178
Moroccan Kale-Carrot Salad 180
Blueberry-Kale Salad with Money-Poppy Seed Dressing 181
Kale & Roasted Persimmon Salad with Maple-Walnut Dressing 182
Southwest Kale & Black Bean Salad 185
Wheatberry-Kale Salad 186
Kale & Quinoa Salad 187
8 Hand-Helds 189
Kale-Sweet Potato Toasts 190
Simple Kale-Mozzarella Sandwiches 193
Fresh Kale & Cucumber Sandwiches 194
Kale & Bean Tacos 195
Kale & Goat Cheese Sandwiches 196
Kale Croquettes 197
Crunchy Kale Coleslaw Wraps 198
Kale & Turkey Roll-Ups 199
Kale- Pesto Veggie Pizza 201
Kale-Chicken Pizza 202
Chickpea, Kale & Rice Burgers 203
Kale & Egg Salad Sandwiches 204
Kale-Black Bean Quesadillas 205
Kale, Quinoa & Lettuce Tacos 206
Kale, Bacon 8, Tomato Sandwiches 207
9 Main Dishes 209
Roasted Tofu & Squash with Kale 210
Kale-Stuffed Tomatoes 212
Creamy Kale-Pesto Penne 214
Kale-Stuffed Squash Boats 216
Kale Mac & Cheese 217
Kale-Salmon Packets 218
Braised Chicken with Kale 219
Kale-Vegetable Lasagna 221
Chicken & Kale Saffron-Rice Bake 222
Simple Maple Salmon with Kale 223
Kale & Shrimp in Wine Sauce 224
Spiced Chicken with Kale & Potato Hash 226
Kale-Turkey Casserole 227
Turkey-Kale Chili 228
Sole Kale Florentine 229
Sauteed Tomatoes & Kale with Polenta 231
Sausage & Kale Skillet tea 233
Kale-Beer Rolls 234
Tomato-Braised Pork Medallions with Kale 236
Kale & Beef Stir-Fry 237
Special Treat: Chocolate Cake 239
Appendix A The Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen 241
Appendix B Conversion Table 242
Glossary 243
References 245
Resources 247
Index 248
