Superfood surprise! Ten delicious, unexpected ways with kale – from sausage stew to apple cake

The leafy green vegetable isn't just healthy, it is wildly versatile, whether you're dusting it on popcorn, using it to make crisps, or layering it in an ingenious lasagne

Kale is an exhausting food - not because of how it tastes, but for its role in the never-ending culture war. It's a symbol of wishy-washy, out-of-touch wellness culture, and is therefore considered with suspicion by a certain segment of society. Which is silly, not least because kale is actually excellent. Stop being a baby, buy some kale and then make these recipes.