They're hearty—almost a little too hearty. If you’ve ever gnawed on a woody kale stem and could suddenly picture yourself grazing in a field, you know what I mean. The tough base of the stem ...

And when we speak of all the healthy benefits of kale, that includes the stems, too -- the part that usually ends up in either the trash or compost bin. But what exactly are you supposed to do ...

Most people can absolutely eat kale every day. However, if you are on blood-thinning medications or have kidney disease, ...

blue-tinged Lacinto kale (also called Tuscan or dinosaur kale), or red kale (aka Red Russian). With elongated stems and relatively flat, puckered leaves, we like Lacinto kale for its ease of ...

From there we went to the kale. It’s not uncommon for cooks to strip the tender part of the leaf from the stem — then toss the stems. “Everyone throws them away, but I’ve been obsessed ...

Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, make the salad Wash the kale, remove stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the kale, apricots, walnuts, and chicken. Set aside. In another ...