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Kale

Over here at TheCookful we love us some leafy greens. One of our favorites is kale. It has such great flavor, a robust texture, and is so very healthy. It’s also really versatile, which is why we wanted to take some time to show off what you can do with it.

What Is Kale?

Kale is a leafy vegetable that is related to cabbage. While the kale you normally see at the store is dark green, there are also varieties that grow in yellow-green, reddish purple, and more.

These days kale is sold in big leafy bunches and also pre-chopped in large bags. That big bag of chopped kale can look daunting but we don’t want you to feel overwhelmed by it anymore. We’ve got tons of recipes that will help you use up that bag, a handful or two at a time, in everything from breakfast, lunch, to dinner.

How To Use Kale

You can eat kale raw in salads, but the hearty leaves also hold up well to cooking. It works great in soups and stir-fries, and can also be sauteed or baked.

Along with the recipes we have some how-to’s and tips. You’re going to find out how to make kale chips in the oven and in the microwave, how to massage kale for salads, and so much more.

Kale Recipes

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How to Prepare Kale for Salads

Kale can be a bit tough to eat raw in salads. But if you know how to pamper it and prepare it, it becomes the perfect salad green. Learn how here.

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Quick Kale and Kielbasa Soup

Feed your kale addiction with this chunky Kale and Kielbasa soup, perfect with a cozy blanket and a night of reruns.

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10 Best Everyday Uses for Chopped Kale

Add “Bag of kale” to your grocery list right now. We have 10 easy ways to use kale so that you get more of this healthy green in your meals.

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Kale Artichoke Dip

Need an idea for a holiday potluck? Make our Kale Artichoke Dip. It’s a twist on the classic spinach dip but made with kale.

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Slow Cooker Turkey and Kale Chili

Get our easy slow cooker chili recipe, featuring ground turkey and kale. You won’t believe how good it is or how quickly it gets into that slow cooker.

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Stovetop Creamy Kale and Bacon

The perfect fall side dish, this stove top creamy kale and bacon dish is so easy to whip up and full of flavor. It’s cozy, it’s creamy, it’s cheesy and it is so good as a side dish.

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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

If you add kale to buttery mashed potatoes, that makes it healthy, right? Ha! You’ve gotta try this Irish classic called Colcannon.

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Kale & Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini

You can eat Italian without all those carbs. We have a rollatini recipe that features eggplant, kale, cheese, sauce and all kinds of good ingredients.

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Christine is the founder of TheCookful and also of her blog COOKtheSTORY. Her passion is explaining the WHY behind cooking – Why should you cook things a certain way; Will they turn out if you do it differently; What are the pros and cons of the method? Learn more about Christine, her cookbooks, and her podcast.

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