A Frank Discussion About Kale - "Cauliflower's little brother"

Of_Monsters_and_Meat
Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
edited November 8 in Chit-Chat
With American Thanksgiving right around the corner we know its time to start baking mashed Cauliflower, Cauliflower (pumpkin) pie and pizza for the little ones. This year I thought it would be good to add some other healthy alternatives using kale. Dearest people of mpf, please share your holiday Kale recipes.

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  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    can i replace the turkey skin with baked kale?
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    edited November 2014
    skullshank wrote: »
    can i replace the turkey skin with baked kale?

    I think that would actually work. It might require some sort of binding agent to get the kale to stick to the turkey.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Spaghetti Squash and Kale gratin would make a great side-dish. This was gobbled up by my family so it passes the "ewwww" test.
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/361132463844222322/
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    skullshank wrote: »
    can i replace the turkey skin with baked kale?

    I think that would actually work. It might require some sort of binding agent to get the kale to stick to the turkey.

    what if i used a paste that i make from pureed cauliflower?
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »

    Bless you for enjoying Kale, but this just crushed my soul a little.
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Here is my tried and true kale recipe...the only way to enjoy it!

    1. Take kale out of produce bag.
    2. Don't bother washing it. Unless you eat clean. Then you might want to wash it.
    3. Have trash can sitting out for next step.
    4. Throw kale in trash.
    5. Enjoy other food instead.
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    I tried deep-fried kale not too long ago. I can't get the timing right, though, it burns very quickly...
  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    edited November 2014
    I like bacon wrapped scallops on a bed of kale. I've found the kale is a perfect tool for soaking up all the bacon grease. Don't even have to wash the dishes afterwards. Just discard the kale.

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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    All to our own tastes I guess, odus. It is pan-fried Kale so I swear it does not chew like rubber.
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    I like bacon wrapped scallops on a bed of kale. I've found the kale is a perfect tool for soaking up all the bacon grease. Don't even have tow ash the dishes afterwards. Just discard the kale.

    What? Eat the kale!

    Then lick the plate.

    Then ask for more scallops.
  • mygnsac
    mygnsac Posts: 13,413 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »

    These sound good too me. I'd probably want to mix in a little grated cheese before cooking the patties, just to make them a little more special for TG. :)

  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    I like bacon wrapped scallops on a bed of kale. I've found the kale is a perfect tool for soaking up all the bacon grease. Don't even have tow ash the dishes afterwards. Just discard the kale.

    What? Eat the kale!

    Then lick the plate.

    Then ask for more scallops.

    I'd rather get my carbs in the form of pumpkin pie and ice cream.

  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    skullshank wrote: »
    what if i used a paste that i make from pureed cauliflower?

    Get out.
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    I like bacon wrapped scallops on a bed of kale. I've found the kale is a perfect tool for soaking up all the bacon grease. Don't even have tow ash the dishes afterwards. Just discard the kale.

    What? Eat the kale!

    Then lick the plate.

    Then ask for more scallops.

    I'd rather get my carbs in the form of pumpkin pie and ice cream.

    Sounds good, but gimme a straw for the bacon grease!
  • RunTimer
    RunTimer Posts: 9,137 Member
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    I like bacon wrapped scallops on a bed of kale. I've found the kale is a perfect tool for soaking up all the bacon grease. Don't even have to wash the dishes afterwards. Just discard the kale.

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    You know, you could fit 5 more pieces of bacon in there,easily, if you got rid of the green leafy goop.
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  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    I like bacon wrapped scallops on a bed of kale. I've found the kale is a perfect tool for soaking up all the bacon grease. Don't even have tow ash the dishes afterwards. Just discard the kale.

    What? Eat the kale!

    Then lick the plate.

    Then ask for more scallops.

    I'd rather get my carbs in the form of pumpkin pie and ice cream.

    Sounds good, but gimme a straw for the bacon grease!

    The bacon grease was drizzled on the turkey!

  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    skullshank wrote: »
    what if i used a paste that i make from pureed cauliflower?

    Get out.

    i see that you're an internet bully.

    i offer my brilliant idea to adhere kale to a skinless boiled turkey and you try to verbally escort me out.

    you, sir, are mean.
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    Give Thanksgiving an ethnic twist. Fry cauliflower wrapped in kale for mushy taquitos, or a kale cauliflower mash hidden inside a wonton wrapper for a disappointing surprise.
  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    Yurippe wrote: »
    Give Thanksgiving an ethnic twist. Fry cauliflower wrapped in kale for mushy taquitos, or a kale cauliflower mash hidden inside a wonton wrapper for a disappointing surprise.


    Wait, how is taquitos ethnic?
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    Yurippe wrote: »
    Give Thanksgiving an ethnic twist. Fry cauliflower wrapped in kale for mushy taquitos, or a kale cauliflower mash hidden inside a wonton wrapper for a disappointing surprise.


    Wait, how is taquitos ethnic?

    ¿what if she called them flautas?
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    Yurippe wrote: »
    Give Thanksgiving an ethnic twist. Fry cauliflower wrapped in kale for mushy taquitos, or a kale cauliflower mash hidden inside a wonton wrapper for a disappointing surprise.


    Wait, how is taquitos ethnic?
    Ethnic foods are foods that originate from a specific heritage and culture. It's a Mexican food dish. I'm confused why you're confused.

  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    So in that case all food is ethnic food. So that would be a redundant statement would it not? I'm confused that you're confused about me being confused.
  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    skullshank wrote: »
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    Yurippe wrote: »
    Give Thanksgiving an ethnic twist. Fry cauliflower wrapped in kale for mushy taquitos, or a kale cauliflower mash hidden inside a wonton wrapper for a disappointing surprise.


    Wait, how is taquitos ethnic?

    ¿what if she called them flautas?

    It depends...is it a Mexican flauta or some other Hispanic flauta?

  • ElusivePete
    ElusivePete Posts: 50 Member
    I tried cooking with kale for the first time tonight. I made a risotto with chicken, bacon, finely chopped broccoli, and shredded curly kale. I'm not a big fan of it to be honest, but it's something I'll probably use occasionally to add some more greenery into a meal. Might try it in a vegetable soup sometime.
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    SGM_Adonis wrote: »
    So in that case all food is ethnic food. So that would be a redundant statement would it not? I'm confused that you're confused about me being confused.
    Sure. I'm confused why your confused that I'm confused about a debate of a term I didn't invent.

    If I were going to add something to the dictionary it would be "googie" which I use to describe those disgusting chewy hard bits found in spongy processed chicken (e.g., nuggets, patties). For the sake of this thread we could use googie to describe the unblended bits of cauliflower in faux mashed potatoes.

  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    kale chips covered in dill pickle popcorn seasoning is pretty nice

    mm
  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    JTick wrote: »
    Here is my tried and true kale recipe...the only way to enjoy it!

    1. Take kale out of produce bag.
    2. Don't bother washing it. Unless you eat clean. Then you might want to wash it.
    3. Have trash can sitting out for next step.
    4. Throw kale in trash.
    5. Enjoy other food instead.

    My preferred recipe. And i cant believe you got flagged...

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