How to cook Swiss chard, How to cook turnip greens, How to cook spinach

Some have asked how to cook Swiss chard. Many of these greens including beet tops, dandelion, escarole and collards are all prepared and used in much the same way.

Trim off all roots, tough portions and imperfect leaves. Wash thoroughly under running water or in several changes of water. If very young and tender, only cook briefly. If older and tougher, cook in lightly salted boiling water for 15 to 30 minutes or until tender. You can add a piece of bacon or salt pork for flavoring. (If you use salt pork, omit the salt in the water) Can also season with pepper, butter and vinegar.

You can also top cook Swiss chard with different sauces as the ones below.

BROWNED ONION BUTTER (4 servings)

• 6 Tablespoons butter


• 1 Tablespoon minced onion

Heat butter and minced onion until brown and top each serving.

LEMON BUTTER (for 4 servings)

• 6 Tablespoons melted butter


• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

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