kale chips

I have to credit JP and Meghan for introducing us to this simple yummy treat. 

Kale Chips 
some kale, washed and de-ribbed, torn to same-size pieces
olive oil
salt/pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, convection.  Pour a little olive oil in a bowl with some salt and pepper.  Place kale pieces on a cookie sheet making sure they don't touch each other.  Brush each kale piece, both sides with oil/salt/pepper mix.  Turn oven down to 300 degrees.  Pop in the oven for about 15 minutes.  (They taught me to broil, but this has ensured no burnt kale, which is bitter!)  So incredible.

This year, to encourage more eating of kale chips and less buying of kale, I planted some in the front yard.  Portland loves greens.  The varieties I tested were Chinese Kale and Tuscan Kale.  The Tuscan was by far the heartiest, and it grows in perfect sizes that don't need to be torn or de-ribbed!  Perfect!  Plus, it's a cut-and-come-again variety, so the plant just keeps giving.  We can't get enough...