Aimee Fuhrman's Blog: A. E. Muses - Posts Tagged "summer"

Sometimes a book will just inspire me!
Erica Bauermeister's book The School of Essential Ingredients did just that.
Her descriptions of food and of cooking prompted a flurry of quality cooking--and right in time! Just when my family was getting tired of burgers and brats grilled on the back porch, Lillian (the main character in Bauermeister's book) stepped in and inspired me to pick fresh ingredients, spend a little more time, and experiment with flavors. Wow, what an outcome!
We've had several write-that-one-down worthy main or side dishes lately. Things that I think even Lillian would be proud to serve in her restaurant.

Here to inspire you, too, is one of my favorite creations from my recent epicurean adventures:

TUSCANY SPINACH
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 large white onion, thinly sliced
5 large or 8 small button mushrooms, thickly sliced
5 oz. fresh baby spinach, washed and drained
1/2-1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. coriander
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Saute garlic and onion in hot olive oil until onion begins to turn translucent. Add mushrooms and continue stirring until they sweat. Stir in spinach until wilted. Add lemon juice and seasonings and serve warm.
Pairs well with Garlic Chicken, basmati rice, and semi-dry wine.
PLEASE--If you make this recipe and decide to pin it, post it, or otherwise share it, would you do me the courtesy of including my name and this blog post. THANKS!