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How Fresh is Fresh? - bjcotton - 07-04-2007 Here is some spinach we picked/cut about 10 minutes ago: Some Cilantro, Basil, and Dill we picked/cut at the same time. In the works is Cilantro Pesto, Creamed Garlic Spinach, and a Fresh Spinach and Herb Salad. Anyone wanting recipes, just let me know. Re: How Fresh is Fresh? - Mare749 - 07-04-2007 Mmmmmmm, creamed garlic spinach. How do you make that? Maryann Re: How Fresh is Fresh? - bjcotton - 07-04-2007 First, here is a picture of what we've cleaned already, still have a 13 gallon garbage bag to go. Jack & Florence offered baby spinach, but we said we'd rather have the more mature stuff still in the field. He just said take all you want. They'd already disced in a bunch of spinach and arugula before we got out there. Cilantro, we'd already cleaned about 2 pounds. * Exported from MasterCook * Creamed Garlic Spinach Recipe By :Bill Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:10 Categories : Fruits-Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 pounds fresh spinach 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1 tablespoon *minced garlic 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 cup heavy cream Bring a pot of salted waer to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook for 10-15 seconds. Drain in a fine mesh strainer, pressing with a large spoon to release as much water as possible or squeeze with your hand. Finely chop (if desired) and set aside. Melt the butter in medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, just until the liquid is released. Add the cream, salt, pepper, and netmeg, and cook until the cream is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately. *Depends on who I'm making this for as to how much garlic I use. A shorter method is to just use the spinach, butter, garlic, heavy cream salt and pepper to taste. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Re: How Fresh is Fresh? - Mare749 - 07-04-2007 Thanks Billy! I just love creamed spinach, but I never make it. This recipe sounds perfect. Maryann Re: How Fresh is Fresh? - bjcotton - 07-04-2007 The last time I fixed it Maryann, I used almost 3 pounds of spinach and 4 of us ate it all...not a calorie in sight