How to make Soy and Sesame Kale Chips

Soy and Sesame Kale Chips

The secret to getting these crisp is to avoid crowding the leaves on the baking sheets. Also, keep an eye on them - they can scorch quickly

Ingredients

• 7 to 8 oz (1 small bunch) Lacinato kale (often sold as "dinosaur kale" or "Tuscan kale")
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Rinse kale and thoroughly blot dry with a kitchen towel. Tear leaves from ribs; discard ribs. Tear leaves into 4-in pieces. Pour oil and soy sauce into a large bowl, add kale, and toss to coat  evenly.
2. Arrange leaves in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake, switching pan positions after 13 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake until leaves are crips but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes more.

*You can use larger bunches, but you'll need more oil and seasonings and maybe a third pan.

Note:
Make ahead: Up to 1 week, stored airtight

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How to make Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad

Fiesta Chicken Tacos with mango and Jimaca Salad

Add fresh fruits and vegetables to spicy chicken tacos for an inspired Mexican meal

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (3-inch) julience-cut peeled jicama
• 1/2 cup sliced peeled ripe mango
• 1/4 cup presliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 + 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash of black pepper

Tacos:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
• 1 cup presliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup presliced red onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 (6-inch) corn torlillas
• 1 cup mixed salad greens

Instruction

1. To prepare salad, combine first 8 ingredients.
2. To prepare tacos, heat 2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle chichken evenly with chili powder, cumin and chipotle pepper. Add chicken mixture to pan; saute 3 minutes. Remove from pan.
3. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pain. Add bell pepper and 1 cup onion; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Return chicken mixture to pan; cook 2 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Heat tortillas according to package directions. Arrange 2 tablespoon mixed greens, about 1/3 cup chicken mixture, and about 2 tablespoons salad in each torilla; fold over

Note:

Try this with a side of chipotle refritos.

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How to make Apple Berry Fruit Leather

Apple Berry Fruit Leather

Ingredients:

• 3 cups apples, cored and chopped
• 1 cup raspberries
• 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instruction

1. Preheat oven to 140º F
2. Using a blender, blend 1 cup of apples, the raspberries and the orange juice concentrate until smooth. Add remaining apples and blend until smooth. Pour apple mixture in a medium sized bowl then stir in the honey, cinnamon and lemon juice
3. Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap and tape to edges. Do not use wax paper or aluminum foil since it's difficult to remove the fruit from these items
4. Pour apple mixture on the plastic lined baking sheet and spread with a rubber spatula until it's 1/8 inch thick. Leave about 1/2 inch of space open from edge of pan to allow fruit to expand while drying
5. Bake in oven for 4-6 hours. Fruit leather is done when it is no longer sticky to the touch. When done, roll the fruit with the plastic wrap the long way. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Store pieces in an airtight container

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