A CRISPY, SALTY, SNACK WITHOUT THE GUILT: KALE CHIPS

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  Fresh Black Kale Leaves You can make virtuous, crispy chips that taste fabulous from a healthful vegetable! (I may try sneaking some into a movie.) 1 1/4 pounds black kale 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese or to taste Smoked finishing salt, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fold the kale leaves inward so the center rib is on the outside and use a sharp knife…

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SUPER-SIZED WINGS FOR THE SUPER BOWL

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Here’s a very funny story by Chris Erskine that appeared in the LA Times on January 28. He has a terrific idea; he makes man-sized hot wings from turkey rather than chicken wings. And one of his three marinades (the Spicy marinade) is totally low carb! http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-wings28-2009jan28,0,4830120.story On the same page with the turkey wing recipe is a link to an article titled: “Melted cheese: Alone or in a dish, it’s delish.” With a title like that, you just know there has to be something…

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