Santa Barbara, California We made a cozy little motel on Bath Street our home away from home in Santa Barbara. We checked in, parked the car safely in front of our room and set out to discover Santa Barbara on foot, bike, Surrey cycle and city shuttle. “Park and Go” is our relaxing way to…
Ingredient: spinach
Cannelloni
Cannelloni – – olive oil, onion (chopped finely), garlic (chopped finely), spinach (fresh), ricotta, egg (beaten), flat leaf parsley, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, pasta sheets (6 x 4", cooked in salted water), marinara sauce (see recipe index), Heat oil in a heavy pot and sauté the onion over medium heat. After about 7 minutes,…
Serrano Cheese Spinach
Serrano Cheese Spinach – – olive oil, spinach (fresh, washed and dried), garlic (chopped finely), cream cheese, serrano peppers (pickled,de-seeded and chopped finely), heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg (freshly grated ), salt (taste and re-season ), pepper, Heat some of the oil in a large heavy pot. Add as much fresh spinach as will fit…
Naan Flatbread Stuffed with Chicken, Feta, Olives, Spinach & Tomato Salad
Naan Flatbread Stuffed with Chicken, Feta, Olives, Spinach & Tomato Salad – – feta cheese (bite-sized cubes), chicken (cooked breast, bite-sized cubes), Kalamata olives (pitted and halved), spinach (baby leaves, washed and stemmed), tomato (chopped), vinaigrette (see recipe index), Naan flatbread, Place the cheese, chicken, olives, spinach and tomatoes in a large bowl and toss…
Fresh Vegetable and Peanut Spring Rolls
Fresh Vegetable and Peanut Spring Rolls – – Fresh Vegetable and Peanut Spring Rolls: rice wrappers, spinach (fresh baby leaves), mushroom (baby portabella, sliced), bean sprouts, carrot (sliced to very thin toothpicks and blanched for 30 secs.), red bell pepper (sliced thinly), scallions (sliced thinly), cilantro ( leaves, stems removed), peanuts (roasted, finely chopped), Asian…
Spanakopita
Spanakopita – – egg (beaten), onion (chopped finely), feta cheese, cream cheese, spinach (frozen), parsley (Fresh, chopped), oregano, garlic powder, phyllo dough (defrosted), butter (melted), Defrost the spinach, drain of excess liquid and chop; In a bowl, combine egg, onion, feta cheese, cream cheese, spinach, parsley, oregano and garlic powder. Mix completely and chill for…