‘Kale chips’ – who hasn’t heard about them.  I guess the assumption is that kale, being a superfood, would be even more super as a chip.  I cringed and laughed at the idea but finally gave it a go. We’ve had alot of kale over winter. Sometimes it felt like it was the only thing growing.  If the leaves are small and tender they’re ok sliced into a salad but otherwise they’re better cooked. I use it in stew like dishes where it gets cooked until it’s unrecognisable but I assume the goodness is still in the meal. So I was keen to try this kale chip idea as another way to eat it.  Yes it works, it’s easy and is tasty so if you’ve got loads of kale give it a try.  I say this reluctantly because I hate a band wagon and it’s still not for everyone.  And they’re not ‘chips’ as in oven chips – more like crispy kale garnish. If you really can’t do kale chips then use this same quick method to make a ‘crumble’. Like black pepper or kelp the kale crumble can be sprinkled onto a meal to add a bit of tasty kale goodness. Continue reading “Kale chips – I’m not sure it’s a thing”