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Swiss Chard

Swiss chard, slightly bitter in flavor, has large leaves and thick, crunchy stems, both of which are edible. This collection features all of my Swiss chard recipes, including a favorite raw Swiss chard salad and a recipe for how to prepare Swiss chard stems.

A montage of photos, each depicting a favorite spring recipe.

16 Recipes to Make Before Spring Ends

June 8, 2019

A skillet filled with pasta carbonara.

Favorite Weeknight Meal: No-Bacon Pasta Carbonara Loaded with Greens

October 6, 2017

This roasted eggplant lasagna with sautéed greens uses tomato sauce layered between noodles, roasted eggplant rounds, sautéed Swiss chard, and a mix of parmesan and mozzarella. I've omitted the classic ricotta + egg layer here because I've never loved it, but feel free to add it. This is a recipe that can be tailored to your liking. // alexandracooks.com

Roasted Eggplant and Sautéed Swiss Chard Lasagna

September 21, 2017

This pasta with spinach, walnuts, and lemon includes fresh greens tossed with a garlicky, white wine sauce made slightly creamy with crème fraîche. Yum. // alexandracooks.com

Spring Pasta with Spinach, Walnuts & Lemon

April 30, 2017

Just-baked baked ziti aside a cookbook: Back Pocket Pasta

Baked Ziti with Hot Italian Sausage, Swiss Chard, and Crème Fraîche

March 8, 2017

a bowl of sesame noodles

Sesame Noodles with Swiss Chard and Chicken

December 19, 2016

A pan of zucchini involtini

Zucchini Involtini

September 8, 2016

I can't seem to get enough of this bulgar bowl: a mix of bulgur and lentils, chopped cucumbers and tomatoes, toasted almonds, cilantro, and a lemon-tahini dressing. When you have some of the components prepared ahead of time, the assembly happens quickly! // alexandracooks.com

Bulgur, Lentils, Lemon-Tahini Drizzle

August 10, 2016

Cabbage arrives as early as those tender greens and continues through the fall and early winter. Make this cabbage slaw spicy with a few dashes of Tabasco, add herbs, add other vegetables, or just keep it simple. // alexandracooks.com

Simplest Cabbage Slaw + 10 Other Useful CSA Recipes

June 23, 2016

These pickled turnips and beets are just the recipe you'll need for the few turnips languishing in your vegetable bin along with those beautiful, candy-striped beets. Note: All color (including pretty stripes) is leached from the beets after a few hours in the brine. // alexandracooks.com

CSA Week 5/6: Fried Greens Meatlessballs, Pickled Turnips, Four-Minute Egg Gribiche

July 21, 2015

A bowl of pasta with brown butter, swiss chard and walnuts.

Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Brown Butter & Walnuts

April 1, 2015

A plate of Swiss chard salad.

Swiss Chard Salad with Lemon, Parmesan & Bread Crumbs

August 7, 2014

Crispy on the edges, creamy in the center, these little chard fritters, squeezed with lemon, make the most lovely Meatless Monday meal. But more importantly they save the fridge from utter and complete dark-leafy-green domination. And for that I couldn't be more grateful. // alexandracooks.com

Chard Fritters | Montreal

June 18, 2014

A portion of sheet pan pasta gratin with kale on a plate.

Sheet Pan Pasta Gratin with Kale

February 18, 2014

Grilled Swiss Chard Stems with Anchovy Vinaigrette | Anchovy Tin Lamp

May 29, 2013

I make crustless quiche nearly once a week, always with uncooked greens, always with fresh thyme, always with crème fraîche, always following the Tartine recipe. Without a crust in the equation, this sort of quiche is effortless to whip up for a weeknight dinner. // alexandracooks.com

Crustless Quiche, Loaded with Kale

March 2, 2012

This polenta without fear is delicious. Minimal stirring is required and the addition of a little water towards the end of the cooking process is all the doctoring necessary to produce "creamy, soft, mouth-filling polenta," as described on Bitten. // alexandracooks.com

Polenta Without Fear + A Huge Thank You

October 23, 2009

The custard, a ratio of 1 cup crème fraîche to 1 cup whole milk to 5 eggs, makes Tartine's Swiss chard quiche so fabulous. It's smooth with a slight tang and utterly delicious. // alexandracooks.com

Tartine’s Quiche, Homemade Crème Fraîche & A Little Trip to Napa & Bouchon

August 17, 2009

Swiss Chard Tart

October 6, 2008

Breakfast Pizza For Dinner

May 28, 2008

swiss chard + stems pasta

A More Prudent Farmers’ Market Pasta

January 31, 2008