How to Chiffonade

When a recipe calls for “chiffonade,” it means to cut the ingredient – usually herbs such as basil or mint, or other flat, leafy greens – into thin strips. Chefs have a simple trick to accomplish this. Stack the leaves together, roll the leaves up lengthwise like a cigar and slice across the cigar with a sharp knife. Watch Colleen demonstrate this easy technique.

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Swiss Chard Stars in this Easy Fettuccine

By David Hu

If you’ve ever wanted to try Swiss chard but weren’t sure what to do with it, this recipe is a good starting point. The chard is easy to cook, the goat cheese adds a nice tang and walnuts add a contrasting crunch. You’ll even learn how to chiffonade!

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