Ingredients

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 c. thinly sliced shallots
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 3/4 lb. assorted greens (kale, Swiss chard), stems removed and thinly sliced, leaves chopped
• 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes, stir 1 minute. Add greens stems, sautee for 4 minutes. Add leaves and cook, tossing often, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Add butter; toss until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Serves 8.

Bon Appetit, 9/2011

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large red or white onion, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 bunch chard, leaves only, chopped
• Salt and freshly milled pepper
• 1 garlic clove
• 6 to 8 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil
• 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
• 1 cup grated Gruyère
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Preparation

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10-inch skillet, add the onion, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely soft but not colored, about 15 minutes. Add the chard and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has cooked off and the chard is tender, about 15 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, mash the garlic in a mortar with a few pinches of salt (or chop them finely together), then stir it into the eggs along with the herbs. Combine the chard mixture with the eggs and stir in the Gruyère and half the Parmesan.

Preheat the broiler. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet and, when it’s hot, add the eggs. Give a stir and keep the heat at medium-high for about a minute, then turn it to low. Cook until the eggs are set but still a little moist on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the remaining Parmesan and broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat, until browned.

Serve trouchia in the pan or slide it onto a serving dish and cut it into wedges. The gratinéed top and the golden bottom are equally presentable.

Epicurious: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

Ingredients

• 3 large bunches Swiss Chard (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/3 cup quartered pitted oil-cured black olives (2 to 3 ounces)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Cut stem from center of each chard leaf. Slice stems crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces; place in medium bowl. Cut leaves crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips.

Bring large pot of water to boil; salt generously. Add chard stems; cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chard leaves. Cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain in large colander, pressing out any water. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand in colander at room temperature.

Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add olives and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chard and chard stems. Toss until heated through and any remaining water evaporates, about 4 minutes. Mix in lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Bon Appetit, March 2010

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound smoked meat (ham hocks, smoked turkey wings, or smoked neck bones)
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 tablespoon hot red pepper sauce
• 1 large bunch collard greens
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add smoked meat, house seasoning, seasoned salt and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.

Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove the stems that run down the center by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand. The tender young leaves in the heart of the collards don’t need to be stripped. Stack 6 to 8 leaves on top of one another, roll up, and slice into 1/2 to 1-ince thick slices. Place greens in pot with meat and add butter. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done taste and adjust seasoning.

Paula Deen