I met my friend Alan almost 20 years ago, when we were both working at Gourmet magazine. He is whimsical, funny, snarky, slightly obnoxious and at his core, I think, very sincere. Once, he told me ...

Swiss chard is a leafy green with sturdy, colorful stalks and tender leaves that lend a subtle, earthy flavor to any dish. Whether you find rainbow chard or green and white stalks, fresh chard is ...