Steamed spinach with olive oil and lemon zest – hardly a recipe, but it’s good to have a reminder of how lovely simply prepared vegetables can be. We had the spinach with the Chicken Breasts Diable from the beginning of the month. It was a good choice, along with celery root purée.
I did mine in a stand-alone steamer, which is one of my favourite kitchen gadgets. I love being able to set the timer and leave it to do its work. I’ve had it long enough that I know how long each vegetable takes and it’s nice to spend my time in the kitchen on more interesting cooking tasks. (I’m totally trying to justify keeping a probably unnecessary electric appliance – hey, at least it was a gift. Tune in next week for my essay on the joys of electric can openers…)
Spinach has always been a favourite of mine (I was one of those weird kids who liked liver and onions, brassicas, and cottage cheese.) and I’m glad that my partner loves it, too. Speaking of spinach-lovers, I thought I’d share an old Popeye cartoon with you. I have to say, though, it was hard to find one that I felt comfortable posting. Those old cartoons are a lot more problematic than I remember. I’m guessing they don’t show that many of them any more. Here’s one that’s not entirely problem-free, but enjoyable for its presaging of our current food wars.
By the way, I’m flu-free now – thanks for the well-wishes from the Facebook Dorista crowd. Now, I just have to find time to catch up on the Ispahan cake.
You can find many other blogged descriptions of this week’s FFWD recipe here: Lemon-Steamed Spinach
One Wet Foot 
That is such a cute photo, the green and white go well. This was a quick and easy recipe
that I think most everyone enjoyed. Happy Easter.
This was good. Thanks for the Popeyes cartoon. Happy Easter.
Glad to hear that the flu has fled! And the spinach looks fabulous!
Sorry to hear you were sick. That can be tough.
I kind of feel that way about my rice cooker. I like my appliances to be a little more functional, but man that is one gadget that frees me up from worrying about ruiing the rice and having a mess all over my stove.
Popeye = 🙂
Glad to hear you’re feeling better 🙂 And your presentation of the spinach in that little dish is so cute 🙂 Happy Easter!
So glad you’re feeling better! And that you had this one all ready to go 🙂 Wishing you a happy Easter. Loving the old Popeye clip ~
I’ve never seen an electric steamer before, but it’s intriguing. I am addicted to my electric kettle. I’ve always enjoyed spinach too, though I have to admit I was never a fan of cottage cheese. I will definitely put this on the menu next time I make the chicken diable. I love that sauce. I’m glad to hear your are recovered from the flu. Have a wonderful weekend.
I love the Poppy Video
Popeye CAN’T be wrong! Glad to hear you are well! Happy Easter to you and your family .
My rice cooker would have worked out as a steamer, but I’m lazy and use my microwave safe one. I received an electric/cordless can opener as a gift, and truth be told, it sucks 😉
Isn’t it ironic how the cartoons we thought were from a more innocent time are as violent/offensive as the ones kids watch now?
Glad to hear you’ve recovered from the flu. I am hopeless with veg, so the simple ideas like this one are perfect for me. Hope you had a Happy Easter Teresa!
It’s very true, and it’s not just Popeye. It turns out that a few of my beloved childhood cartoons are rather politically incorrect.
I really like you your white serving dish – very pretty. I’ve never heard of a stand-alone electric steamer, interesting. Too bad I’m not allowed to buy anymore kitchen appliances (I really want a rice cooker)…