How to Use kale in a Sentence

kale

noun
  • By the time the toast is done, the kale in the soup should be cooked.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Stir the kale into the soup, put the top on and turn off the heat but leave it on the burner.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The quest of a Long Island seaweed farmer to make kelp the next kale.
    New York Times, 10 June 2022
  • Add the spinach or kale and cook for 1 minute, or just until the greens wilt.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Chard, kale, collards, herbs are a great thing to start with.
    Jennifer Konerman, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Sides on the menu include fries, kale salad and mac and cheese.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Sides on the menu include fries, kale salad, and mac and cheese.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The fastest way to eat an entire bunch of kale by yourself.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 17 Feb. 2022
  • To Assemble: In a large bowl, toss the cabbage and kale with the olive oil and a pinch of salt.
    The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Trim tough ends from a bunch of Tuscan kale, place in a bowl and toss with oil.
    Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2022
  • But the truth is, kale has always been here and always will be.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Crack the egg into a bowl, add the kale-feta mixture, and mix well.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Sub in baby kale for the spinach, and try scallions instead of red onions.
    Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Transfer your kale to a large bowl and add about 1 Tbsp.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Sides include mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn and kale slaw.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Pumpkins, apples, and kale are some of the most heart-healthy fall produce.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Try making some kale chips in the oven, chop the leaves up for a salad, or stir it into soup.
    Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • There’s this myth that testosterone is like kale or IQ and that more is better.
    Marty Munson, Men's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • In a large bowl, toss kale with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Her take on gumbo is brightened with fresh green herbs and kale.
    Korsha Wilson, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Stir in 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, just until wilted.
    Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Fold eggs into rice along with mushrooms, kale, and sesame oil.
    Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • Same with aromatics like garlic or dark greens like kale that can stand up to the squash.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Cole slaw has given way to a kale salad with peanuts and Granny Smith apples.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
  • In which case, call it potato-kale casserole with Cheddar and eggs.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Place kale in a large salad bowl, add olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    cleveland, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The green smoothie setting yields a smooth and creamy texture with no sign of fibrous kale or spinach.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022
  • Use honey to make kale chips or to glaze carrots, beets, walnuts, or cashews.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Cooked beets and carrots, cucumber, and dark leafy greens like kale or spinach Healthy fats.
    Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
  • To address the issue, dousing your kale with dressing is not enough.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2024

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