Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2007

Whoa!!! This is excellent!!! And, can you say HEALTHY??? Superb recipe. Only change I made was to use 4 cloves of garlic (what can I say - I'm a garlic freak.) I've also used a similar method with swiss chard and spinach, but never tried it with balsamic vinegar. That adds a real tasty touch! Note that the recipe says to cook the kale until half of the volume is reduced. Don't over cook it - it's healthier that way!! You don't want it to end up like a wet rag. There should still be a hint of crispness to the leaves. Also, toss the kale a few times and it won't burn. The water on the leaves from washing should be enough. Simple, tasty and good for you!!!

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MuscleMan

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Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2007

I'm sure it would have been much tastier if I didn't burn it. Smelled lovely in the pot. I think it just needed some more water... make sure you keep enough water while steaming the kale!

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Natalie

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Home Town: Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA

Living In: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2007

Not bad... very strong balsamic taste. I'd probably make it again.

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Cory P

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Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2007

Our neighbor gave us a bunch of fresh kale from her garden. I didn't know how to prepare it, so gave this recipe a try. I've made spinach this way, and the kale tasted just as good with the EVOO, garlic, & balsamic. Felt like we were doing something very healthy for ourselves with dinner tonight! Thanks, Dwieberg.

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LADYJAYPEE

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Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2007

I love kale and am even growing my own this summer. I followed this recipe exactly and used fresh kale from my garden. However, I was very disappointed with this recipe. I do apologize for such a negative review. I will not be making this recipe again.

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KELLEYBEE

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2007

Had a barbeque with some friends last night and even tho my non vegetable eating friend wouldn't touch it, everyone else loved it. Thank you!!

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LINDA MCLEAN

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Home Town: Livingston, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Flanders, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2007

For my first experience cooking kale...it tasted pretty good.

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Alison

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Reviewed: May 28, 2007

In the past, I steamed my kale (chard, spinach, etc.), then transfered it to a frying pan with garlic butter, and then dressed it on the plate with balsamic vinaigrette . . . so imagine how happy I was to see this simplified version of a side-dish I enjoy so much (albeit sheepish about not having figured out the "one pan" method for myself. Seems so obvious now!) Anyway, this tastes wonderful: fresh greens are so easy and good for you!

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