[graciegirl]

I had such a good experience asking for input on eggplant parmesan that I am going to ask what you do with a bag of fresh spinach?

I saute it in a little oil that has had a lot of garlic gently fried in it and sometimes I sprinkle with sieved hard cooked eggs and a little vinegar, salt and pepper..

Some people put a cream sauce on it and some make it into a quiche and some put it on pizza..........

If spinach isn't interesting, please switch vegetables that are a hit with your bunch.

VillagesPl has caused me to think about vegetables.

[cathyw]

Here's my spinach recipe. Heat LARGE pan.Add a good olive oil. Saute lots of fresh garlic for about 1-2 minutes. Add spinach. Keep tossing until it wilts down. Add more oil as you are tossing, if it seems dry.Do not overcook. Squeeze 3-4 pieces of fresh lemon. Stir. Just before you are ready to plate it, fold in freshly grated parmesan cheese. They used to serve this at Macaroni Grill years ago, but they took it off the menu. I had to just make up the recipe.

[asianthree]

wilted spinach salad... cook bacon use some of the drippings with the bacon, feta and tomatos pour over spinach

[gomoho]

saute the spinach in olive oil and sun dried tomatoes in olive oil - top it off with some feta cheese

[jane032657]

I will have you over for my world famous (ok my Pacific Northwest famous) spanakopita when I get to TV. People who hate spinach ask me to make this for them. It is amazing. You can try it too, but you have to be able to work very quickly with the phyllo dough, and if butter is an issue, it'll kill ya, but what a way to go!

[gerryann]

These all sound good....I love spinach!

[gerryann]

Jane, I used to have spanakopita at a Milwaukee Greek resturant many years ago and loved it....I never knew what it was called until I just looked it up, and voila...that's it!!! The resturant in Milwaukee was....I believe "Old Town". Thanks for a memory.

[missypie]

Wow ! All good ideas. I use a saute pan, add some good Olive oil and throw fresh garlic in the oil. Add the fresh spinach and saute. Add lots of fresh ground pepper and sea salt. That's it!

[ssmith]

baby Spinach- tear into bite size pieces
1/2 c sliced almonds, or pecans
1 qt strawberries cleaned and sliced

Dressing:
Dissolve in saucepan

1/2 c granulated sugar
1/4 c red wine vinegar

Cool mixture in refrigerator

Add to sugar/vinegar mixture:

1tsp minced onion
1/4tsp paprika
1TBSP poppy seed
1TBSP sesame seeds
1/4tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2c Olive oil

Chill dressing

Pour dressing and toss salad= Serve immediately or keep chilled in refrigerator until serving

This dressing is FABULOUS!!!! and a fav by my fam and friends!

[dillywho]

1 pkg fresh baby spinach
Fresh strawberries, halved or quartered
Chopped walnuts

You can use these ingredients to suit your own taste....a little or a lot. Drizzle with Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing when served. Simple and one of our favorites.

[dillywho]

Got this from our cardiologist back home. Similar to others posted here.

Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add spinach and top with sliced green onions. Cook until spinach is wilted and onions soften, turning often. Add in a small can of sliced mushrooms and serve.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I wash the spinach and leave it wet. Place it in a covered pan and put it over med heat until it is steamed. I then douse it with balsamic vinegar and eat it.

[jimbo2012]

For me, artichoke dip tastes best warm. Baking this dip briefly. Not too long, or the spinach turns off-color.
Just long enough to warm it through. You might say it’s, half-baked

Creamy Artichoke Spinach Dip gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free

This dip is exceptionally creamy with a full-bodied taste and texture, and yet has no commercial dairy substitute and also no added oil. It will be a hit at any party, bbq, or potluck!

3/4 cup raw cashews (unsoaked)
3/4 cup plain unsweetened non-dairy milk (I like almond or soy, but your choice)
2 1/2 – 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1-2 medium-large cloves garlic (I typically use 1 to make it family-friendly; use less/more to taste)
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp dry (ground) mustard
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups frozen artichoke hearts, partially thawed (helps for pulsing in blender)
2 cups (loosely packed) spinach leaves

Preheat oven to 425. In a blender, first add cashews, milk, lemon juice (I like the full 3 tbsp for tanginess), garlic, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Blend until very smooth.

[jblum315]

Also the dip that you make with Lipton's onion soup mix with spinach added is very delicious and easy.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I had such a good experience asking for input on eggplant parmesan that I am going to ask what you do with a bag of fresh spinach?

I saute it in a little oil that has had a lot of garlic gently fried in it and sometimes I sprinkle with sieved hard cooked eggs and a little vinegar, salt and pepper..

Some people put a cream sauce on it and some make it into a quiche and some put it on pizza..........

If spinach isn't interesting, please switch vegetables that are a hit with your bunch.

VillagesPl has caused me to think about vegetables.

My favorite way is exactly like your second sentence.....the garlic and olive oil give it a wonderful flavor.

SPINACH SALAD is also great....recipes abound for that......with crumbled crisp bacon and the hard boiled eggs.......croutons if you wish.
Vinegar of your choice..........

The latest craze in pizza is little or no sauce.....but LOTS OF VEGGIES such as SPINACH.....with a light feta cheese.......also SPINACH and red and green pepper strips, onion strips, etc.

These are "ARTISAN" PIZZAS and very different from the typical xlarge round pizza with sauce and mozarella and pepperoni. Artisan pizzas are more oblong and again with either no sauce or very little sauce but lots of veggies.

We keep ordering the spinach pizzas.....huge spinach leaves, onions and feta cheese.......on super thin thin crust....very "light" and crunchy.

You won't miss the pepperoni or sausage. They also have gluten free.

SPINACH is also a great addtion to winter soups...........

Look up a recipe for creamed spinach.........that is really yummy........

If you don't want to make it yourself, Stauffers has "Spinach Souffle".
Yes, it is frozen prepared food........but not going to kill anyone on occasion. Even children like it as the spinach is nice and chopped up and fluffy!!!!!!!!!

However, for the summertime...can't go wrong with a big spinach salad.