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my healthy quest continues...i've tried kale chips before and love the crunchy, saltiness that is a great substitute for potato chips/fries. i think this could be a super awesome alternative and something that can help get me in the right direction. for some reason, i could not find whole leaves, so i bought the precut salad variation instead and love that they mimic san francisco's, or should i say gilroy's, beloved garlic fries, but with way less than fat and no carbs! this is an extremely easy recipe that is worth the wait. i can't wait to try this with whole leaves... GARLIC KALE CHIPS posted on chelsea bakes on october 7, 2011 1 large bunch organic kale 1 T + 1 t olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 t coarse sea salt preheat oven to 275°F. measure out oil in small prep bowl and stir in garlic. set aside to infuse. tear off leaves from stem of kale. clean and dry. spread kale onto large baking sheet, keeping them in single layer as much as possibl...

as i mentioned, i have enjoyed the texture and awesomeness of steel cut oats lately. they have become a staple to my breakfast regimen. so, when i was able to combine my other obsession, pumpkin, i was very intrigued! it's like having pumpkin pie for breakfast and i'm happy to enjoy this fall flavor through the winter months... BAKED PUMPKIN STEEL CUT OATS posted on thekitchn.com  by faith durand on november 2, 2011 2 T unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 c steel cut oats 1 c pumpkin puree 1/3 c brown sugar 1 t cinnamon 1 t ginger 1/2 t cloves 1/4 t nutmeg 2 c milk 2 1/2 c warm water 1 t vanilla 1/2 t salt preheat oven to 375°F.  in a 3-qt saucepan or dutch oven, heat 1 T of butter over medium-high heat. when the butter foams up, stir in oats and fry them, stirring frequently, for about 3 mins or until they smell toasted. push oats against side of pan and drop second tablespoon of butter in the cleared center of pan. dump in pumpkin puree. fry it in the but...

i really like the consistency of steel cut oats and all the nutrition that it comes with. the preparation, however, is tasking and i'd love to say that it's a labor of love that's worth it in the end, but i just don't have the time in the morning. so, when i found a recipe on thekitchn.com, i couldn't resist trying it. it has been very successful and the steel cut oats taste like i made them that morning, even if it's been a few days in the fridge. OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT OATS posted on thekitchn.com  by faith durand on april 7, 2011 1 2/3 c steel cut oats 4 c water large pinch of salt bring oats, water, & salt to a boil. simmer for 3 minutes, then turn off heat. ladle oats & water into pint-sized mason jars. cover the jars tightly with their caps & rings. leave on the counter overnight. the next morning put all but one jar into the fridge. stir the oatmeal in the jar and heat in the microwave for 2-3 mins. add in your favorite mix-ins (such a...