Even though Kale is one more of the most nutritious products in the grocery store, it often has a pretty boring rep. As a Nutrition Designer, I know the benefits this dark leafy vegetable offers, and as a Parsons School of Design graduate, I show my clients how to make greens glamorous. So, to spice up this great-for-me leaf into baby-you-are-fabulous, here are a few simple tricks.
First, use Raw Kale. When you heat up your veggies vital digestive enzymes and vitamins can be destroyed. So, use your kale raw or put it into dehydrator for the maximum of 105 degrees. That way you will get 100% benefits from this superfood. Why settle for less?
Second, Protect Your Manicure. Forget about cutting knifes, use your food processor to shred your kale! Roll up the leaves and push them down the processor to be cut with the Julienne Disk. It will take about 1 minute to get your kale shredded to perfection. I am all about easy and quick recipes.
Third, use non-traditional containers. Think of Kale as a simple cotton t-shirt. It looks and feels great, but it is pretty boring. Use fancy accessories, a silk skirt and a fabulous pair of heels, and voila, you are ready for a party. Same with food. Dress up your kale with fun ingredients and then serve them in unexpected ways, such as Margarita glasses, Ice-cream glasses or a fine china.
And finally, here are some of my favorite recipes. You can Sip Kale, Slurp or Savor it. The choice is yours :)
SipYour Kale-tini
3 Kale Leafs
1 Celery Stalk
1/4 Apple1/2 Kiwi
1/2 Cucumber
Juice all of the ingredients, shake with ice in a martini shaker, pour in an ice-cold martini glass and enjoy
First, use Raw Kale. When you heat up your veggies vital digestive enzymes and vitamins can be destroyed. So, use your kale raw or put it into dehydrator for the maximum of 105 degrees. That way you will get 100% benefits from this superfood. Why settle for less?
Second, Protect Your Manicure. Forget about cutting knifes, use your food processor to shred your kale! Roll up the leaves and push them down the processor to be cut with the Julienne Disk. It will take about 1 minute to get your kale shredded to perfection. I am all about easy and quick recipes.
Third, use non-traditional containers. Think of Kale as a simple cotton t-shirt. It looks and feels great, but it is pretty boring. Use fancy accessories, a silk skirt and a fabulous pair of heels, and voila, you are ready for a party. Same with food. Dress up your kale with fun ingredients and then serve them in unexpected ways, such as Margarita glasses, Ice-cream glasses or a fine china.
And finally, here are some of my favorite recipes. You can Sip Kale, Slurp or Savor it. The choice is yours :)
SipYour Kale-tini
3 Kale Leafs
1 Celery Stalk
1/4 Apple1/2 Kiwi
1/2 Cucumber
Juice all of the ingredients, shake with ice in a martini shaker, pour in an ice-cold martini glass and enjoy
Slurp Your Kale-Smoothie (Great for kids)
2 Kale Leaf
1/2 Teaspoon of Maca Powder
1/4 Banana
1/2 Cup Frozen Pineapple or 1 Kiwi (with skin)
1/2 Cup Frozen Raspberries
2 Teaspoons Ground Golden Flax Seeds (to keep smoothie from separating)
Water to tasteIce
Blend all the ingredients in the Vitamix, put in your favorite glass and enjoy.
2 Kale Leaf
1/2 Teaspoon of Maca Powder
1/4 Banana
1/2 Cup Frozen Pineapple or 1 Kiwi (with skin)
1/2 Cup Frozen Raspberries
2 Teaspoons Ground Golden Flax Seeds (to keep smoothie from separating)
Water to tasteIce
Blend all the ingredients in the Vitamix, put in your favorite glass and enjoy.
Savor Your Decadent Kale Salad
4 Cups of Kale, Shredded
8 Halves of Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1 Clove of Garlic (Pressed in a garlic press)
1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
Olive Oil to Taste
Toss all of the ingredients, put in an ice-cream dish and enjoy
4 Cups of Kale, Shredded
8 Halves of Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1 Clove of Garlic (Pressed in a garlic press)
1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
Olive Oil to Taste
Toss all of the ingredients, put in an ice-cream dish and enjoy
