Kale Recipes

Salmon (or Chicken) Caesar Wraps

Light, crisp Caesar wraps are a no-cook, no-wilt, hand-held alternative to the classic salad. Flexible, filling, and brimming with flavor! As someone who grew up with sandwiches as the staple lunch fare, I was slow to join the wrap craze when it arrived years ago. The texture and thickness of my go-to whole grain bread…

Classic Kale Caesar Salad

My very favorite (and easy!) Caesar dressing pairs beautifully with shredded kale for a hearty salad that can be enjoyed as a versatile side dish or as a complete meal with the addition of a protein of choice. When contemplating the salads I make most often, this super satisfying number is most definitely in my…

Jeweled Salad

This stunning salad adds fresh flavor and visual appeal to weeknight dinners and holiday meals alike. And while the recipe is delightful as is, there are many ways to customize depending on what you like and have on hand.  Any meal can benefit from the crisp crunch and visual appeal of a good salad. Perhaps…

Everyday Kale Salad

A short list of fresh ingredients pairs with pantry staples to deliver a kaleidoscope of flavors, colors, and textural appeal while offering flexibility based on what you like and have on hand. A simple protein will create a complete meal. Don’t miss the linked suggestions for an endless supply of easy, mix-and-match meals.    If the thought…

Turkey Sausage, Kale & Potato Soup

Quick to make with minimal ingredients, this soup is nourishing comfort food at its best. A complete meal on its own, the soup is perfect for the weekly rotation and comes with built-in flexibility!   Five ingredient meals are all the rage. And why not? The concept suggests a dinner you can get on the…

The Best Vegan Caesar Salad

Hearty and healthy with flavor reminiscent of a 5-star restaurant, this vegan salad is sure to appeal to all types of diners. It may just become a menu staple at your house and is 100% worthy of company.   This might just be the salad of the summer, and for so many important reasons. Jenné…

Kale Pesto Pizza

Inspired by a customer favorite at a local restaurant, this easy-to-make pie might just redefine your typical pizza night - and increase its frequency!   If you’ve been to The Fridge on the edge of the city of Lancaster, chances are good you’re a fan of their mushroom and kale pizza. (Or has dined with…

Kale Pesto

This versatile sauce adds flavor to a wide variety of basic ingredients, elevating simple meals with ease while adding vibrant color and healthy appeal.           What is the key is to pulling off healthy and delicious meals with ease? (Emphasis on the last two words!) It’s a question I frequently hear.…

Veggie-Loaded Pasta with Sausage 

Reader tested and family approved, this complete meal comes together easily and is equal parts healthy and satisfying. A few tips provide added convenience at dinnertime-and for those who’ve tried gluten-free pasta and been unimpressed, I have a helpful hint that might change your mind.     When I cook pasta, I typically aim to work…

Green Rice

Bursting with flavor and good-for-you ingredients, this colorful rice complements any basic protein and a variety of Latin, Asian, and African dishes. For the sake of St. Patrick’s Day, I think we should call it lucky too!    Someone recently asked me how many recipes I have, and I truly had no idea. My blog…

Southwestern Nourish Bowls

Brimming with colorful vegetables and plant-based protein, these nutrient-dense bowls are filling, adaptable and easy to prep for the week ahead. (Great portable work lunch, too!)       Do you have a favorite restaurant meal or prepared food option that you’d like to replicate at home? If so, what is it? With the abundance of…

Andouille, Lentil & Vegetable Stew

The dump-and-cook approach makes this healthy and hearty soup extra easy to prepare - and the flavor might just make it a new family favorite! Easily adapted for vegan diets too.    Who in your household does the weekly food shopping? If it’s you, what type of grocery shopper are you? Where do you go to check…

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