Spinach!

A couple of weeks ago, I bought a large bag of spinach. I quickly realized that under normal usage, it would go bad before i could use it all. So, I made a whole bunch of spinach-based meals!
Luckily, I love spinach and Steve loves whatever I make :)

Hot Spinach Dip
this is one of our favourites
serves 14


3 cups chopped spinach
1 cup Miracle Whip Calorie-Wise Dressing
1/2 cup Parmesan Grated Cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers (I used bacon bits because we didn't have red peppers)

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix spinach, dressing, cheese and garlic until well blended.

SPOON into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.

BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with peppers. Serve with crackers or chips.

Cover and refrigerate any leftover dip. Stir into hot mashed potatoes for a delicious boost of flavour.



Crispy-topped Creamy Spinach
This is Steve's favourite way to eat spinach.
serves 12


6 cups chopped spinach
1 tub (250 g) Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Product
1/2 cup Ranch Dressing
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups Shredded Cheese, divided
1 cup crushed Ritz Crackers (or bread crumbs), divided

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix spinach, cream cheese spread, dressing, eggs and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese in large bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup of the crushed crackers.

SPOON spinach mixture evenly into greased 2-L ovenproof casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup crushed crackers and remaining 3/4 cup shredded cheese.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until heated through and cheese on top is melted.


Shrimp & Spinach Pasta
This was very yummy!
makes 4 servings


Pasta (any kind)
Pasta Sauce (either make your own, or use your favourite store bought sauce)
1/4 cup Roasted Red Pepper with Parmesan Dressing (or any type of oily dressing)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 lb. (340 g) cooked cleaned medium shrimp
1 pkg. (283 g) baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. Parmesan Light Grated Cheese

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package.
Heat dressing in saucepan on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min. Add shrimp; mix well. cook until the shrimp "close". Stir in pasta sauce and spinach; cover. Simmer 1 to 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.

SERVE on pasta topped with cheese.