If you're enough lucky to be Irish....You're lucky enough.
I had such a hard time deciding what to post today. I am married to an Irish laddie. Michael is his name. The O' kind of Irish. He likes corned beef and cabbage. That is what we have for this day. I am not posting that because it is so basic you really don't need a recipe. I am doing something green instead. Swiss Chard.
We are counting the hours to the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year Michael's Godchild is in the parade in her high school band. She is on the bus right now with eyes and mouth wide open. I remember that feeling when I first went to New York. Have fun Courtney!
Now for the green of the day. More of you are venturing into this healthy, richly textured and colorful leafy food. I have some version everyday. You can eat them raw, cooked in stock for a long period of time or just steam them. Try baked kale for something interesting.
This recipe originates from Spain, that wonderful region of the world you can smell just thinking about it. What an exciting place to visit. All that great Serrano ham just hanging around in all the taverns and restaurants. A place to go visit more than once, just like New York City.
I typically have ingredients like this around. This is quick and easy . You could do it with other greens, but try it for the first time with the chard. Eat it as a main dish or use as a side dish.
Sauteed Chard
2 large bunches of Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (1/4 inch thick) slice Serrano or other dry cured ham, diced
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup raisins, soaked in hot water to soften, about 1 hour, drained
Cook chard in a pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drain and press out water. You could cook it longer if you like it that way.
Heat olive oil in skillet over med high heat. Add Serrano and saute a minute or two. Add the pine nuts then the chard and raisins. Stir. Cook to desired texture. Serve hot.
Try this next time you are looking to make something with greens.
When Irish eyes are smiling,
'Tis like a morn in spring.
With a lilt of Irish Laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
~Author Unknown
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