Jan 13

The Crispy Kale Chips Recipe Experiment

There I was, researching about stay at home dads, and I come across an episode of the Martha Stewart show that was all about the stay at home dad. For the most part, it was dads sharing their little crafty projects that they do with their kids.  There was even a silly video that showed this one dad’s daily routine.  Every part of this dad’s day, with four kids by the way, was fun filled and seemingly smooth.  Total BS.  I did, however, see a dad discuss making kale chips for his kids.  They love it, apparently.  And it’s healthy! So I decided that because it was such an easy recipe, I would experiment and see if my kids would love it as much as the show says.  Plus some of you told me how much your kids love it, so I just had to try.

For those that don’t know, here’s the recipe:

1) Kale

2) 1 TBSP Olive Oil

3) Heat oven to 300 degrees.  Rip Kale into bite sized chunks.  Mix in olive oil so that all the leaves are covered.  Put on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes or until cripsy.

4) Season to taste!

Pretty easy.  So I did it.  And the results are in!

MY KIDS LOVE IT! They can’t get enough of it!  Just look:

As a fine dining expert, Noble enjoys the aroma of the delicacy he's about to enjoy! Personally, I'm too busy wondering who's damn fingerprints are all over my tv.

Noble's initial reaction to the flavor couldn't be more positive! So happy he loves it!

Go ahead Alistair, keep savoring it on your tongue! Take your time! ENJOY! I couldn't be more proud that my kids are delighting in this snack!

 

Just so you know, that is NOT a dry heave...he's actually trying to get more kale chips in his mouth, he loves them THAT much!

Isn't he looking at me like I betrayed him somehow? So cute. Almost like he's plotting a violent revenge against me. I could just pinch those cute little cheeks.

So there you have it!  My children had such a fantastic Kale chip experience.  I’m so glad I watched that Martha Stewart video and listened to those of you who posted on my facebook page!  THANK YOU!  I should run now, I’m already late for my therapy appointment….apparently I have issues with denial.  Not sure what I’m denying, but apparently I am in a state of denial.  Guess we’ll find out in therapy.

Do you guys have any other snacks you could recommend?  Things that are QUICK, EASY, something that a horrible cook could make?  Post a link in the comments or just tell me what it is and I’ll google it! Thanks!

 

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Comments

  • Clintlealos

    My mom used to make me butter burritos! That’s right, a little butter (which was actually margarine in our house, yuck!) on a tortilla. Then, wrap it in a wet paper towel and microwave it for 20 seconds… voila! That’s only one of the many terrible snacks my mother fed me as a child. Don’t get me started on Steak-ums or Magic Shell Cheerios :) Another hilarious post Russ. Keep em coming!

  • http://www.stoopmama.com/ Tracy

    Hahah. Oh, come ON!!! You need a sh*t ton of salt and vinegar on those! Not just evoo- kale is crazy bitter. Try it again. I SWEAR they’ll like them. Kids are into vinegar-y and salty things.

  • http://www.thestayathomer.com Russ Jones

    I don’t think my kids will ever trust a kale snack placed in front of them…ever again. Even if I poured chocolate and rainbow sprinkles on it.

  • http://www.thestayathomer.com Russ Jones

    Butter burritos? That sounds god awful, Clint! I WILL be coming to you for those other disgusting delights. Steak-ums???

  • Jilliebean1973

    Krispy Kreme’s are also crispy and start with K, maybe they would work?

  • Jilliebean1973

    OMG We use to have Steak Ums all the time!!!

  • http://www.thestayathomer.com Russ Jones

    Techincally, yes. However they probably wouldn’t make it onto a plate for the kids, as I would be ravenously consuming them immediately prior to that.

  • Diana Gibbs

    Well the day I tried to make these, I burned the first batch, didn’t do much better on the second, ate a few and a few hours later had my Kidney stone attack…let me tell you, they didn’t taste much better coming back up either…but wow, what lovely color.
    Hugs, and kudos to the kiddos.
    Di

  • http://www.thestayathomer.com Russ Jones

    Oh my lord, Diana! If ever there was an advertisement AGAINST kale chips! Lol!
    Hey congrats on winning your Stampin up trip!

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