Well, I can't hide it anymore. Some of you may have noticed already, but this baking-centric blog has yet to feature any baked goods. The truth is, I have not had a working oven since my move. This has resulted in several occupational misadventures (ever try to make breakfast pastry for 60 with no oven? ) but also a bit of branching out. I'm actually trying some savory cooking instead of getting diverted by a constant stream of sweet ideas. I can't wait to get back to baking, but for now I have a quick recipe for one of my favorite greens. This dish is so simple and very delicious- a huge payoff for very little preparation!
Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine nuts
Adapted from Gourmet
1 1/2 lb Swiss chard
1/2 c. pine nuts
1/4 c. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 T. minced garlic
1/3 c. golden raisins
1/2 c. water
salt and pepper
After washing, tear leaves from chard and chop leaves and stems separately. Toast nuts in oil over low-medium heat, stirring, until golden. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon and season with salt. Cook onion and garlic in oil remaining in pot, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add chard steams and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1/4 c. water and raisins and cook, covered, until steams soften. Add leaves and remaining water and cook, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.
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