Chop the chard, both stalks, and leaves - remove strings

Place the chard in a large pot of boiling, salted water and cook until tender. (about 25 minutes)

Drain the chard and set it aside

In a skillet, saute the garlic in oil until it is slightly golden. (about 1 minute) Don't overcook.

Drain and add the raisins and cook for 1 minute.

Add the chard. Season it with salt and pepper and toss in the skillet for another minute or two.

Serve it hot and sprinkle each serving with the pignoli's (pine nuts)