The Garden Nymph

"But how do I cook it?" Let's take the guesswork out of some of these things we grow and see in the store, but don't know how to cook it or eat it! Check back for weekly updates. Please feel free to post your own recipes

 

"Savory Chard": Chard is a green that can be white-stemmed and veined (Swiss), red (Ruby), or multi-colored with yellow, pink, orange, and red (Rainbow). It can be picked as a large leaf and cooked like spinach and other greens, or pick the tender leaves when small and immature to add to salads and sandwiches.

To cook: In a saute pan, add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to coat. On medium heat, cook the chard down for a few minutes to let it wilt, while adding a dash of sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Next, add a bit of cumin and freshly grated nutmeg. Then pour about half a can of chicken broth over the chard, and continue cooking for about 5 more minutes, or until tender. Tada! You could also cook with white wine and butter as a variation and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Experiment and enjoy!