Lacinato kale is a little less fibrous, making it even better suited for eating raw. For cooking, you can use it in just about any application: braise it, blanch it, cream it, throw it in a stir-fry.

Use a light single cream alternative to make Tom ... or until slightly softened. Add the kale with a dash of water and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle over the Cajun spice mix, a pinch of salt ...

then add the heavy cream and return to a boil. Add the scallops, shrimp, and lobster and cook about 4 to 5 minutes, until the seafood is done. Stir in the mascarpone and butter. Add the kale, and ...

Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min., stirring occasionally. Add kale; cook 10 min. Serve soup topped with croutons and remaining cheese. Cool any leftover soup, then pour into freezer container.

Once the pasta has had 6 minutes, add the kale and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Once almost all the water has evaporated, take the pan off the heat and tangle into four bowls. If you like ...