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Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae, native to central and southwestern Asia. It is an annual plant (rarely biennial), which grows to a height of up to one metre. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular-based, very variable in size from about 3-30 cm long and 1-15 cm broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem. The flowers are inconspicuous, yellow-green, 3-4 mm diameter, maturing into a small hard dry lumpy fruit cluster 5-10 mm across containing several seeds.
Cultivation and uses
Spinach is an important leaf vegetable, now grown throughout the temperate regions of the world. It is most productive in cool seasons and climates, since heat will cause the spinach to go to seed too early. When cooked, its volume is decreased by three quarters.
History
Spinach was first cultivated in southwestern Asia, perhaps in Persia. The word itself is derived from the Persian word اسفناج Esfenaj. The Chinese referred to it in 647 as 'the herb of Persia'. More on [ Spinach ]
Just grilled a shredded chicken sandwich with spinach & tomato - absolutely delicious... this cooking thing is growing on me! :-)
arunbrhm (ARUN.T.ABRAHAM) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:17:41 -0000
Just grilled a shredded chicken sandwich with spinach & tomato - absolutely delicious... this cooking thing is growing on me! :-)
pasta for lunch was amazing, spinach and rocotta. i made it!
freewage (Gary Hutchins) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:13:25 -0000
pasta for lunch was amazing, spinach and rocotta. i made it!
pasta for lunch was amazing, spinach and rocotta. i made it!
onlineincome4 (Lee Griffiths) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:13:23 -0000
pasta for lunch was amazing, spinach and rocotta. i made it!
You need some Spinach RT @BingFutch It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.
suzeycue (Susan Wagner) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:13:15 -0000
You need some Spinach RT @BingFutch It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.
Spicy Spinach Salad http://goo.gl/fb/56DT #naturalhair
brothermanifest (Happily Natural Day) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:13:11 -0000
Spicy Spinach Salad http://goo.gl/fb/56DT #naturalhair
@10yearstogether Not handy, but if u google "spinach gratin" and "barefoot contessa" it should pop up. Or I could email it 2u tomorrow.
CurryClaire (Claire) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:08:36 -0000
@10yearstogether Not handy, but if u google "spinach gratin" and "barefoot contessa" it should pop up. Or I could email it 2u tomorrow.
Boston Market's Creamed Spinach - Made with frozen spinich.
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Catalan Spinach - Traditional, regional side dish with raisins and pine nuts.
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Creamed Spinach - Features nutmeg, garlic, shallots, and brandy.
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German Style Spinach - Made with frozen spinach, bacon, garlic, and nutmeg.
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Greek Spinach and Cheese Pie (Spanakopita) - Requires two pounds spinach, olive oil, onion, scallions, eggs, feta cheese, kefalotiri or Parmesan cheese, and phyllo dough.
Just Vegetable Recipes - Spinach Recipes. - Extensive collection of recipes using spinach as a main ingredient.
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Old Fashioned Spinach Recipes - Traditional, family recipes contributed by amateur cooks.
Palak Paneer - Dish made from spinach and paneer cheese.
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Passover Spinach Squares - Requires leek, egg whites, lemon juice, garlic, and other spices.
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RecipeWorld - Spinach Recipes - A collection including muffins, quiche, and dips.
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Saag Panir - Main dish from Rebecca's Garden.
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Spanikoppitta Me Tyra - Spinach and cheese pie.
Spinach Casserole - A spinach version of the popular green bean-onion casserole.
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Spinach Dish Recipes - Spanokopita and spinach balls.
Spinach Recipes - Almost 90 recipes for salads, main dishes, side dishes, pasta dishes, and various ethnic dishes; at RecipeSource.com
Spinach Recipes - Vegan recipes include several with chickpeas, a lentil-spinach stew, and a spinach and potato curry.
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Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Omelet - A simple breakfast recipe.
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