Chard leaves freeze well, but the stems become soggy. Wash the leaves well, blanch, drain, then plunge into iced water. Drain again and pack into freezer bags, then label and seal. Cook from frozen.

Winter tends to draw the short stick when it comes to seasonal produce love. Though its offerings aren’t always as bright and colorful as peak spring, summer and fall fruits and vegetables, the cold ...

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Heat two tablespoons of the olive oil in a wide, lidded pan and add the chopped chard ribs. Stir, then cover and cook over a low heat for four minutes ...