Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip is a yummy appetizer when you want something a little salty and warm. This dip is perfect with crackers (especially Trisket crackers) or toasted Tangy Sourdough Bread or Rustic Sourdough Baguettes.
Spinach Quiche with Bacon is a delicious recipe to serve for a brunch or a light evening meal. Eggs. Bacon. Onions and Green Peppers. Spinach. Herbs and Swiss Cheese. All whipped up together and formed inside a yummy baked shell. I must admit that spinach …
This Spinach Beet Salad is a wonderful addition to your summer meals. Fresh Baby Spinach, Mandarin Oranges, Glazed English Walnuts, Pickled Beets, and Feta Cheese, with a delightful sweet vinaigrette. Serve either as a side salad or as a light dinner salad with flatbread.
Incorporated into this salad are two of my favorite recipes: Glazed English Walnuts and Easy Pickled Beets. Now, of course, you may use plain English walnuts and/or sliced beets instead. That’s up to you. But I think you will really enjoy the blended flavor that each of these gives to the salad.
This spinach salad is so easy to make. You don’t even need to cut up any vegetables to put on it. Just open up a bag of spinach, drain a can of mandarin oranges and toss everything together.
So, let’s get started!
And for the Dressing:
In a large salad bowl, layer spinach, mandarin oranges, English walnuts, and beets. Gently toss to incorporate.
In a small bowl, mix together Balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper. Slowly add olive oil and whisk until the dressing emulsifies. At this point you may pour it into a serving cruet, if desired.
When ready to serve, drizzle the vinegar dressing over the salad. Sprinkle individual servings with Feta cheese as desired. This salad will serve 4-6 people.
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This past year, I have become a big fan of hummus. This homemade Spinach Hummus is delicious. I just love the texture and taste of this lovely dip. There are many varieties of hummus that you can purchase in the store. Usually they will have …
Spinach Salad with Fig Dressing is a wonderful addition to your next Italian dinner. Figs are a well-known ingredient on Italian tables. They put them in tarts, roast them with meats, make jam with them, serve them with wine and cheese. You get the idea. …
Here’s a delicious recipe for Spinach Salad with Vinegar Dressing that came from my Aunt Ruth.
I love this dressing. It has just the right amount sweetness and seasoning. And it goes perfectly with the spinach salad and toppings.
Bacon. Boiled Eggs. Mushrooms. and Carrots. Plus Croutons. Homemade, if possible. See my Homemade Sourdough Crouton Recipe Here.
For the Dressing:
For the Salad:
In a glass measuring cup, mix together olive oil, sugar, red wine vinegar, celery seed, minced onion, dried mustard, paprika, and salt. Pour into a medium cruet with a tight fitting lid. Set aside until ready to use. Shake well before using.
To prepare the spinach salad, cook bacon and boil eggs. To slice the egg and mushrooms you may opt to use an egg slicer instead of a knife. I find the little gadgets most handy, but you decide.
To julienne the carrots, you will want to use a sharp knife. I like using my Santoku knife for this job.
In a large bowl, combine spinach, mushrooms, carrots, bacon, boiled eggs, and croutons. Toss well. Right before serving, drizzle dressing over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper as desired. Makes 6-8 servings.
Be sure to use a vinaigrette bottle or cruet for the dressing. Or even a small creamer works well and will give your table that added special touch.
Serve this salad with Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs, Grilled Pork Chops, or Sirloin Steak.
For a wine to serve with this salad, I recommend Chateau Ste. Michele Riesling from Washington’s Colombia Valley.
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I enjoy making Spinach Dip during the holidays or for family gatherings. A creamy dip seasoned with chopped spinach, dried veggies, and crunchy water chestnuts. It really is delicious.
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer to make for your next dinner or party, try these Antipasto Skewers with Italian Dressing. They look great on a table, and they are delicious. Plus, they are so easy to put together.
Entertaining guests is one of my favorite things to do, especially when those guests are family. My favorite cuisines are Italian, Mexican, and German, but I also enjoy making French dinners. Below are some of my Favorite French-Style Recipes that include appetizers, breads, main dishes, and desserts. Continue reading Favorite French-Style Recipes
Whether you plan to ring in the New Year with a handful of friends, a houseful, or maybe just one loved one, here are some of our favorite New Year’s Eve Recipes perfect for any festivity.
