Hi Maridell,
My hubby introduced me to Swiss chard! I think it's yummy. I think the best way to try it is with a simple saute. Make sure you cook it the same day you harvest so that you can get it tasting its very best. Just like anything that tastes so much better straight from the garden! I'm not really very good with exact recipes, so bare with me.
After washing the leaves, I usually remove the leaves from the stalks. Cut the stalks into bite size pieces.
Melt on low-medium heat, a little olive oil and equal amout of butter in a stainless steel, or cast-iron saute pan. Add the stalk pieces and cook for 5 minutes. Cut the leaves in chunks. Mince a couple of garlic cloves and a shallot. Add them to the stalk pieces and stir. I usually add a little chicken stock or water (about 1/4 cup or enough to cover the bottom of the pan) but more often I like to add a little white wine
Salt and pepper to taste, stir it all and cover for another five minutes. Done. We usually drizzle a little splash of horseradish vinegar or peppadew juice, or just a squeeze of lemon will do. Enjoy!
After you have tasted them and find them so tasty, you can try them in so many other ways. Sometimes I like to add some chopped Canadian bacon to the mix.
It makes a delish quiche and fantastic pizza too!
