This classic dish combines pureed spinach with freshly made cheese in a mildly-spiced creamy sauce. This version includes a little bit of mustard greens for bite. Adapted from Cook's Illustrated Sep/Oct...
You can use this in lots of different dishes to up the nutrition level. Add to pasta dishes, guacamole, soups, This recipe makes about 2 cups of puree; double it if you want to store another 2 cups. It...
Or, "Rau Muong Xao Voi Thit Bo." In Vietnam, the spinach used would be "rau muong" or "water spinach." Here in the states, though, I've made it with sautéed beef and regular spinach (although if you can...
This is a super quick, yet very tasty pasta supper. I didn't add any extra olive oil to my sauce, but rather used the oil that was clinging to the sundried tomatoes after they were drained. If your tomatoes...
Adapted from a recipe by Salvatore at allrecipes.com. A typical vegetable side dish from Apulia in Southern Italy. Start with the lower amounts of balsamic vinegar and white wine, and add more if needed...
Entered for ZWT. From Madhur Jaffrey's "World Vegetarian." Known in India as "Saag Paneer." This comes from Punjab, eaten with whole wheat rotis (flatbreads) through the winter when spinach is plentiful....
A delicious twist on spinach. This is the only way that my brother will eat it! You may want to double or triple this recipe. I typically allocate 1/2 lb. of raw spinach per person so this recipe os for...
I found the dip recipe in a book I have using Name brand foods. Homemade Pita chips are so good and are much lower in fat and if you use a whole wheat pita bread, than they are also higher in whole grains...
An usual but tasty flavor combination from the Austin Jr. League Cookbook...pecans are everywhere in central Texas so this is their own take on a more typical salad. :o)
I have had Strawberry Spinach Salad on numerous occasions. I wanted to take it up a notch. I don't like salad dressings. So I don't have one for this. I a dressing recipe a friend uses for her salads.
Not entirely authentic - but very good. A combination of mustard greens and spinach is delicious. Layering the phyllo dough isn't difficult once you get into it. IMPORTANT: As you work, keep the phyllo...
From an old BBS food forum. I used the smallest jarred oysters I could find in the fresh seafood section, but the recipe called for fresh, shucked oysters. With the bagged spinach e-coli scare, use a fresh...
These (32) hot appetizers look festive and taste so wonderful -- Serve them at your next party and no one will guess just how easy they are to make! Please feel free to halve the recipe for purposes of...
This amazing soup warms you up and fills you with tons of healthy vegetables. My lovely, Italian Aunt Grace makes it in her kitchen. It is a thick and hearty soup that goes well with sandwiches and company....
Here's a simple formula that lets spinach shine and will never go out of favor. Saute spinach (or any greens) with garlic and add a squeeze of lemon (or vinegar) at the end for a touch of tartness. From...
I like to have this sometimes on Sunday for brunch when I want something a little eggy/cheesy. Usually I serve it with a light crisp green salad with some sort of vinaigrette. Other times, usually in summer,...
This recipe for Gnocchi di ricotta e spinaci with herbed butter is one I have adapted from a recipe I found in the 22 October 2005 Melbourne 'Good Weekend' magazine. Melbourne has a very large Italian...
This is a copycat version of the Italian Wedding Soup served at Olive Garden on rare occasions. Can be made vegetarian by removing the meatballs and using vegetable stock. Add mushrooms and thin strips...
From The New Spanish Table. According to the author, though cannelloni may have their origins in Italy, they have become something of a Catalan national dish. Rather than ricotta fillings and tomato-based...
There are several recipes here using potatoes and mashing them for a similar dish but sometimes you don't have the time to make something that looks this good! Here is a quickie substitute for a taste...
No chopping required for this weeknight dinner. Just blend spinach, kale, basil, and garlic with feta, cream cheese, and olive oil to make a fresh, rich sauce that wraps itself around pasta.
I got this recipe from a co-worker at a carry-in. It's one of my favorite soups. I don't know the origin, so if anyone recognizes it, please let me know!