No one is quite sure why the leafy green is called “Swiss” chard, mainly by speakers of English only. Other languages and peoples call it merely “chard” or prefix that word with one of the colors in ...

Local chard has been available through the winter at the Oxford Farmer’s Market. Chard is here year-round perhaps because the plant produces multiple crops. Chard is often grouped with kale. Both are ...

Here on The Cutting Board, if you're unfamiliar with it, we find simple, delicious ways to prepare food, mostly vegetables. And I like to think I know my way around the kitchen. I mean, my boss even ...

Farmers are just as interested in growing something new as we are in trying out a delicious new vegetable. Linda Scharko of Scharko Farms says she waited two months to get her hands on the seeds for ...

I met my friend Alan almost 20 years ago, when we were both working at Gourmet magazine. He is whimsical, funny, snarky, slightly obnoxious and at his core, I think, very sincere. Once, he told me ...

While turkey often takes center-stage at Thanksgiving, the side dishes are just as important. And on this week's episode of Mad Genius, Food & Wine Culinary Director at Large Justin Chapple prepares a ...

No matter how unimpeachable whole-wheat pasta is in terms of nutritional credibility, I’ve always found it off-putting. Sure, it has more fiber and whole-grain nutrition. But it always struck me as ...

This week's look at what's new, bountiful or even mysterious in the produce aisles. Chard, commonly known as Swiss chard, is perhaps the star among "leafy greens," that collection of nutritional ...

1. In a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, spread the pine nuts. Toast, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Immediately transfer to a plate to keep them from ...

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