Experiment with Swiss Chard

Chalk it up to Kingsolver's "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" for introducing me to swiss chard (I swear this book is the gift that keeps on giving). But after making eggs in a nest so many times, I had to come up with something new... here goes...

Swiss Chard Tomato Sauce

Heat 2 tbs oil piping hot in a large saucepan

Toss in about 4 cloves of garlic, sliced thinly

Toss until browned and removed from pan, leaving oil

Chop garlic chips

Sauté 1/2 a zuccini, sliced thinly and halved, and one whole bunch of swiss chard, chopped into 1 inch strips until the chard turns bright green but isn't yet wilting

Pour in 1-14oz can of diced, Italian spiced tomatoes, chopped garlic chips, 1 1/2 c chicken stock and a handful of minced cremini mushrooms

Simmer for about 10-15 minutes

Add a bit of sugar to taste (about 2tsp)

Serve over cheese tortelini