Creamed Spinach

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Creamless Creamed Spinach Is a Healthy Thanksgiving Side

Michelle Obama has only been a resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for 10 months, yet she's already managed to set an example for Americans to eat more fresh food, from planting a garden to starting a White House farmers market.

Michelle Obama has only been a resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for 10 months, yet she's already managed to set an example for Americans to eat more fresh food, from planting a garden to starting a White House farmers market.

Earlier this year, I spotted a recipe for one of the first lady's favorite White House dishes, a creamed spinach without the cream. I bookmarked it, thinking it would make a satisfying yet light steak side, or a healthful addition to a large Thanksgiving feast.

The recipe calls for blanched, puréed spinach, which adds an airy, creamy taste without the calories. To see the technique, keep reading.

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Retro Side: Creamed Spinach

This year instead of serving the requisite green beans at Thanksgiving, I've decided to reinvent a retro classic.


This year instead of serving the requisite green beans at Thanksgiving, I've decided to reinvent a retro classic. Creamed spinach is a dish from my parents' past that is sure to tantalize the tastebuds. Fresh spinach is sautéed with a mixture of garlic, cream, and cheese. The end result is a side dish that is both nostalgic and rich. Creamed spinach is a delicious addition to the Thanksgiving table. It's also great in the company of roast chicken, pork tenderloin, meatloaf, or steak in red wine sauce. For the scrumptious recipe, read more