Tag Archives: Spinach

Gigantic Stuffed Potatoes

Posted on 1 April 2011 by

This week’s challenge was to serve, as a meal, a stuffed baked potato. To be honest, I didn’t consider this to be much of a challenge. I love baked potatoes, and I have made stuffed potatoes many times before. But … Continue reading →

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Crusted Cod with Wilted Spinach and Mashed Potatoes

Posted on 24 January 2011 by

This week’s challenge was an open-ended fish challenge, i.e., make fish tasty for someone who doesn’t particularly care for it. I have been told I will see more of these challenges as the year progresses. This first time, I decided … Continue reading →

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Grits, Spinach, Prosciutto, Fried Egg

Posted on 20 April 2010 by

Last night’s dinner was an improvisation. As with all good improvised meals, it ended topped with a fried egg. It began with grits, mixed with some shredded cheddar. I don’t know why I don’t make grits more often, especially for … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Bacon, Spinach and Pine Nuts

Posted on 13 April 2010 by

I think it’s important to eat as many vegetables as possible, but I don’t especially like making side dishes. Especially on a weeknight, when I want to get dinner on the table fast and not have to wash too many … Continue reading →

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Spinach & White Beans on Pasta

Posted on 18 March 2010 by

Has anyone tried to buy pine nuts lately? The cost is ridiculous (even more so than usual)! Apparently, there’s a worldwide shortage of them. At least, that’s what I heard. I like pine nuts, but not that much, thank you. … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Spinach with a Fried Egg

Posted on 3 March 2010 by

Last night I continued my exploration of how anything can be turned into a meal by putting a fried egg on top of it. This time it was a mess of spinach. And it was good. First I roasted some … Continue reading →

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Broiled Chicken with Creamy Spinach

Posted on 12 February 2010 by

This was a quick and tasty weeknight entree that could be spiced up any number of ways. I used chipotle powder (available from Penzey’s), which is a wonderful way to add a little smoke and heat, but you could substitute … Continue reading →

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How to Make Croquettes

Posted on 14 May 2009 by

I have been making croquettes — or little fried cakes — for a long time now. They are always popular, and for me they are comfort food. I usually make them with mashed potatoes or beans. It didn’t occur to … Continue reading →

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A Milder All-Purpose Pesto: Spinach-Walnut Pesto

Posted on 7 May 2009 by

Image via Wikipedia I actually made this pesto last fall with the last of the basil, but I froze it in ice cube trays and have found many uses for it since. Since this recipe replaces half the basil with … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes

Posted on 29 April 2009 by

Just as there are five basic plots in literature*, I believe there are five basic pasta sauces. They are garlic and oil, butter, white sauce, vegetable sauce and tomato sauce. But for each of these sauces, there are endless variations. … Continue reading →

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