Swiss chard...help!!!

[Judi Dial]

I've been told I can go and cut swiss chard from a friend's field. There's a LOT of chard there. I usually stir fry it. I have only got a top freezer, no dehydrator and a regular fridge. I HAVE been drying corn in my oven and could preserve some that way.

Also, I don't can.

What would you do with a bushel (or more?) of swiss chard?

TIA --

Judi

[LeeCee]

well it does shrink down alot when you cook it.I would make alot of different meals with it. I've actually put chard in egg rolls vegetarian and it was delicious. I also steam it and drain and mix in butter and romano cheese. you could also put it in soup just like spinach.mix it in with pasta and maybe a few other vegetables.

[Libby]

Can you blanch it then freeze it - as LeeCee said, it does wilt down a lot like spinach.

[gottadance]

I agree - blanch and freeze. I froze mine - I'll use it in soups in the winter. Use it any way you'd use spinach - in quesadillas, in eggs, on pizza.