Beetroot and Chard Salad

Ingredients:4 medium beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices1 bunch Swiss Chard, stalks cut into 2-inch pieces and greens sliced into 1-inch pieces1/2 tsp coriander seeds1/2 cup hazelnuts2 tbsp olive oil2 tsp balsamic vinegarKosher (course) salt and freshly ground black pepper Method:In a small saucepan, place a steamer basket over 1 inch of simmering, salted…

Swiss Chard Gratin

Swiss Chard Gratin

Prep and cook time: 55 mins Serves 4 Ingredients: 400g Swiss chard 3 star anise 200g golden caster sugar 300g white wine vinegar 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp white pepper 1 tbsp fennel seeds 300ml pot double cream 3 garlic cloves, grated 100g gruyère, grated good pinch of cayenne pepper Method: To pickle the chard, put 400ml water in…

Savoury crepes verdi

Savoury crepes verdi

“Here is my recipe for using up excess greens! Too many leaves in your veg box? Left some tasty greens for too long in your fridge? Fear not – you can still create a delicious and nutritious meal from them”, said Tom Ingredient: Greens (spinach, kale, chard, any green leaves really!). You can use anything…

Chard and Leek Soup

Chard and Leek Soup

Ingredients (for 4): Roughly 7 or 8 chard leaves. 1 leek 1 potato 1 onion 1 garlic clove Pepper Vegetable stoc (optional) 4 spoons of heavy cream when serving (optional) A bit of oil. I used coconut. Method: Wash and cut all vegetables in medium/small pieces. Heat the oil, cook the onion for a few…