culinary corner: kale + kids?

i got a giant bunch of kale for 50 cents the other day, so i decided to give kale chips another try.  my first try, a few years ago, was promising, but not compelling.  i adapted this recipe:

Crispy Kale Chips from the food network:

1 head kale, washed and thoroughly dried

2 tablespoons olive oil

Sea salt, for sprinkling

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.

Remove the ribs from the kale and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Lay on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and salt. Bake until crisp, turning the leaves halfway through, about 20 minutes. Serve as finger food.

a few notes:  if you've never worked with kale before, there's a tough rib in the middle of each leaf that you have to remove.  i used enough kale to fill my biggest mixing bowl.  be sure to cut into 1-2" pieces (too big and they won't be crispy, two small and they'll burn), and spread it out in a single layer using 2 pans (rotate pans when you stir).  i  just shook the leaves dry, and used seasoned salt to taste. 

results:  crispy, salty, snacky greens that the girls loved!  i could have eaten a whole pan myself, but i'm probably a little odd =)  bottom line, you won't find a yummier, vitamin-laden veggie that your kids will crunch right up!