Spinach has incredible health benefits and it is very easy to grow. Several of my followers diagnosed with COVID-19 told me, doctors prescribed a regimen of vitamins C, D, and Zinc to combat their “mild-cases.” So this week I decided to write about a vegetable full of vitamins C, D, and zinc – SPINACH! Origin Spinach is a member of the beet family domesticated in central Asia. In the late Middle Ages, the Arabs brought it to Europe. Spaniards grew it as early as the eighth-century and eventually brought it to the United States. Known to be rich in the aforementioned nutrients, some consider it the most important leaf vegetable…
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Simple Supper: One Pot Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes
Easy pasta dinner with a few ingredients… My favorite go to meal when I have no idea what to make for dinner is PASTA. It is so easy to prepare and you only need a few ingredients to boost it up to an entree. Served with a slice of bread, this is a meal that was a crunch time touchdown that only took about 30 minutes from start to finish. Ingredients needed: 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil 1 cup of chopped onion 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes – do not drain them 1 1/2 cups chicken stock – I use Swanson, unsalted…
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Savory Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This is a very simple recipe, using pantry staples. I make this for Sunday afternoon when we are watching football. We love it with Tostitos. I have made this hot spinach and artichoke dip several times. Last week, it was our lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I have made this ahead of time and reheated on a grill for a NASCAR TAILGATE party. Both times it was great. PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES MAKES 3 CUPS Make sure to squeeze as much water as possible from the spinach and artichoke hearts. I serve mine with tortilla chips. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350º. Mix all…
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Easier Risotto with Chicken and Leeks
If you have ever tried to make risotto you know it is a long process. Typically, you must constantly stir the rice while it absorbs all the liquid of your broth – which could take 30-45 minutes. I don’t know about you, but I cannot stand in the kitchen for 45 minutes, STIRRING CONSTANTLY! Who has time for that? NOT ME. After testing Cook’s Illustrated’s version of “Almost Hands-Free Risotto,” I can assure you, this process is much easier. You still need patience, but it is not as labor-intensive. Leeks are a great risotto accompaniment. You do not have to add the chicken to this dish. Leave out the chicken…