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Kale

So GREEN!!!

having mixed it occasionally with other, lighter greens; an experiment – with trepidation –  using kale solo

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recipe for kale success:

remove all the stems

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sprinkle with coarse sea salt

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massage

(probably everyone knows to do this – I didn’t)

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use ingredients that balance kale’s bitter, musty flavor:

figs, cheese, green onions…

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dress with olive oil, balsamic, a drizzle of honey

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 result:  deliciously earthy…and healthy!!!

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Meanwhile back at the ranch…episode 19

Some of the best of summer is yet to come!  As our days remain sunny and warm well into fall, the meals of choice remain light and healthy……….

starter

artichoke dressed with lemon, garlic and olive oil

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sides

cauliflower grilled with olive oil, salt and pepper

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white beans slow cooked with garlic, onion, tomato, rosemary and thyme

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salad

radishes, green onions, celery, kalamata olives, fresh corn, and arugula, dressed only with olive oil and balsamic

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with grilled wild salmon = dinner!!!!

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