chard
a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable.
Origin of chard
1- Also called Swiss chard, leaf beet.
Words Nearby chard
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How to use chard in a sentence
Too often, our wine choices are cab, cab, cab, chard, pinot and cab.
How to expand your red wine repertoire beyond cabs, pinots and merlots | Dave McIntyre | June 25, 2021 | Washington PostCover the skillet and boil until the chard is tender, about 5 minutes.
Embrace the whole leaf, stem and all, with this garlicky Swiss chard recipe | Joe Yonan | April 23, 2021 | Washington PostTear the chard leaves into large pieces and finely chop the stems.
Embrace the whole leaf, stem and all, with this garlicky Swiss chard recipe | Joe Yonan | April 23, 2021 | Washington PostPretty much any kind of dark, leafy green works, but if you use anything sturdier than spinach — I’m looking at you, chard, kale and collards — cut out any thick ribs and chop or shred it well before sauteing.
Customize this crispy, cheesy spinach pie any way you like it | Daniela Galarza | April 22, 2021 | Washington PostEarthy porcini make an elegant pair with chard in this warming soup.
Swiss chard’s versatility as a leafy green shines in these 4 recipes | Kari Sonde | February 18, 2021 | Washington Post
Walking through rows of Swiss chard, heirloom tomatoes, leeks, and artichokes, he can tell you exactly when each is at its peak.
A California Tavern With an Artichoke Obsession | Jane & Michael Stern | June 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBeyond the basil, which is sold in Whole Foods, we have kale and chard and bok choy and bell peppers.
Dylan Ratigan Unplugged: Ex-MSNBC Host Turns Hydroponic Entrepreneur | Daniel Gross | March 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut regular broccoli will do; also rough greens—spinach, kale, dandelion greens, Swiss chard.
Overrated/Underrated: Food, Glorious and Otherwise | Michael Tomasky | June 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen the oil begins to smoke, add the Swiss chard stalks and season with salt and pepper.
Ergo, McAllen must be pondering now, how could one persuade Mr. chard to remain silent?
Gone Fishing | James H. SchmitzMr. chard, that knowledgeable man of the world, exuded not at all by chance the impression of great quantities of available cash.
Gone Fishing | James H. SchmitzWhen it was a question of his personal safety, Barney chard preferred to take no chances at all.
Gone Fishing | James H. SchmitzThe Tube wouldn't help make the world a safer place for Barney chard.
Gone Fishing | James H. SchmitzBarney chard came up out of an uneasy sleep to the sudden sharp awareness that something was wrong.
Gone Fishing | James H. Schmitz
British Dictionary definitions for chard
/ (tʃɑːd) /
a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetable: Also called: Swiss chard, leaf beet, seakale beet
Origin of chard
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