A Reader Recipe: Vegetarian Hash With Leeks, Chard, and Fingerling Potatoes


Updated 12/01/11 8:12 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Healthy Vegetarian Hash Recipe

Check out this recipe for a vegetarian hash that reader lauren posted in the Healthy Recipe community group. I have always had a special place in my heart for hash, but let's be honest: it is far from healthy! Since I always try to eat healthy most of the time, I was excited to see a hash packed full of veggies. A combination of leeks, chard, and fingerling potatoes with fried eggs not only would Read more

Fast and Easy Dinner: Chicken Tacos With Greens


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Easy Chicken Taco Dinner

Taco night is a regular thing in my house since they are an easy weeknight dinner. However, I've gotten bored eating the same filling, so I started exploring more authentic options on Rick Bayless's website. The first one to catch my eye was this quick chicken recipe with a variety of greens including chard, spinach, and arugula — all topped with Mexican sour cream and freshly roasted poblanos. Read more

'Tis the Season: 10 Winter Greens Recipes


Updated 01/13/11 2:19 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Winter Greens Recipes 2011-01-13 03:05:54

It's hard to imagine that so many leafy greens can withstand the cold temperatures of Winter, but they somehow manage. Greens like kale, chard, spinach, arugula, and bok choy are abundant right now, which is a big win. These veggies are good for you and so versatile: they work in soups, salads, curries, and on their own. Keep reading to find out which Winter greens recipes we'll be making this Read more

Learn to Love: Beet Greens


Updated 01/26/10 8:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Beet Greens Taste Great and Are Good For You

The other night while roasting up some beets with the mister, I nearly panicked because he tried to throw away the leafy tops. Deal breaker! Well not really, but didn't he know the power of beet greens? Obviously not and he's not alone. Even though more and more folks are handling raw beets in the kitchen, beet greens are still viewed as being disposable. If you're a fan of Swiss chard, then Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Gnocchi With Chard and White Beans


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Gnocchi With Chard and White Beans Recipes

If you think gnocchi is a dish that can only be enjoyed in restaurants, think again! These days most grocery stores offer packaged gnocchi in the fresh or regular pasta sections. Why not make this staple a part of your busy-cook pantry? Then when you're in the mood for a comforting Italian-style meal, make this dish! The gnocchi is combined with hearty chard, stewed tomatoes, and white beans. The Read more

Healthy Recipe: Indian-Spiced Chard


Updated 03/16/10 5:53 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Healthy Recipe: Indian-Spiced Chard

As the weather turns cooler, I like adding spice to my meals. Nothing warms me up like a little curry. Last night I cooked up some red Swiss chard with some garam masala and tofu. Chard is one of my favorite leafy greens, which is why it's one of my must haves for October. This Indian-spiced chard makes a great main dish, or leave out the tofu for a side dish. I served it with toasted whole Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Polenta With Chard


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Polenta With Chard

A member of the beet family, Swiss chard is a dark, leafy green that's in season now. Chard's somewhat bitter taste can be neutralized by cooking. In this vegetarian recipe, chard, the stellar ingredient, is sautéed with garlic. Placed on a bed of creamy polenta and topped with tangy blue cheese, this dish is filling and soothing. Bring Fall into your kitchen with this recipe when you read Read more

Do You Like Chard?


Updated 05/13/08 4:48 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 23 comments

Do You Like Chard?

Do You Like Chard? Yes, I think it's delicious. Sometimes, depending on how it's prepared. No, it's way too bitter. What's chard? Other — I'll tell you in the comments! Read more

Seasonal Side: Chard with Green Olives, Currants and Goat Cheese


Updated 03/06/08 5:01 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 12 comments

Seasonal Side: Chard with Green Olives, Currants and Goat Cheese

I used to dislike chard; I thought it was too bitter and potent for an everyday meal. However, I've recently learned that when prepared correctly it can be wonderfully delicious. In this seasonal side, the sometimes overbearing chard melds with tangy green olives, plump currants, and creamy goat cheese in order to create a very refined dish. Sound delicious? Get the recipe, just read more Read more

Swiss Chard Fills the Holes in Your Diet


Updated 01/19/10 8:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Swiss Chard Fills the Holes in Your Diet

I crave greens, no matter the season. When it is cold outside, I often choose a cooked green over salads. I just want to eat warm food. One of my favorites greens to cook is Swiss chard, and it comes in colors too. The leaves are green, but the stems and veins can be white, yellow or red. The red is my favorite since the color combination is quite dramatic. Not only is it tasty, and similar to Read more