Swiss Chard

I have a lot of swiss chard in my garden and had no idea how to cook it. This is a variation of several recipes I found online.

2 tbsp olive oil
large pinch of red pepper flakes
a large teaspoon of pre-cut, ready to go garlic
large bundle of swiss chard (washed and cut into approx. 1 inch strips)
teaspoon of butter
salt

In a large pan, let olive oil, red pepper flakes and garlic sautee for about a minute. Then add swiss chard.

(My swiss chard filled the pan)

Let this sit for about five minutes. Stir. Cover for about five minutes again. Add teaspoon of butter and salt. Stir. Eat.

(I ate mine with the bread I made the other day.)

I am very certain that I used far too many red pepper flakes. I think I seriously underestimate red pepper flakes. I liked the dish, but probably would have liked it more with less red pepper.

Simple Sandwich

I haven't been around my own computer lately with internet access.

Just wanted to show you all this glorious sandwich that I conquered earlier this week:It's made of homemade bread, fresh picked lettuce from my garden and extra sharp white cheddar cheese. I wish I had a tomato, but this simple sandwich was quite good enough for me at the end of a busy day.

Pancakes

I made these on my first official day in the SENS house- my first cooking project to get to know the kitchen.

I found it on the internet.

1.5 c. flour
3.5 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/4 c. milk
1 egg
3 tbs butter, melted

Mix all dry ingredients. Make a well and pour wet ingredients inside. I used butter in a cast iron skillet. Reloaded the butter in between every couple of pancakes.

Very good and simple. The butter gives it an excellent flavor. Worth repeating.