1.   Shake leaves dry, and cut them crosswise into wide ribbons.

2.   Shake it dry.

3.   Shake them dry, stack them and slice crosswise into inch-and-a-half widths for almost all dishes.

4.   Wash and shake dry a big bunch of kale.

5.   Wash and shake it dry, but leave some water on the leaves, which will help with the cooking.