AND I'M BACK!

         Hello, you turkeys. It's been a minute since I last posted a new recipe, but there has been a lot going on. The highlight so far, WE GOT TO GO TO THE SUPER BOWL! And it was an absolute blast. New Orleans was great, our friends are always a blast to hang out with, and the energy of being at the Super Bowl is truly awe inspiring. I am not a big sports fan, but it was still an awesome experience. But, then you come back to real life stuff; school, work, dogs, my amazing cooking, friends, church, family, brunch. Ya know, the usual. Hmmmmm, let's see, there has to something else going on this month. Oh, that's right.

MY BIRTHDAY!

Not quite sure what's going on tomorrow for the actual day, but the day after that, we're off to Miami, FL. Again, not 100% sure what all will happen when we are down there, but I know a good time is in store for us. Enjoy this recipe, you pavos (that's Spanish for turkey). 

Sauteed Spinach and Artichoke

Ingredients 

• 27 oz of bagged spinach
• 3 tbsp of olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 14 oz can of marinated and quartered artichokes
• 1/2 tbsp of crushed red pepper
• 3 tbsp of grated parmesan cheese

1- Crush garlic cloves in a garlic press. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic saute for one minute, or until fragrant. 

2- Add spinach to pan, all at once. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil. Allow the spinach to sit and wilt for about three minutes, and then stir and cover again. 

3- Once the spinach is wilted, add the crushed pepper and also any salt and pepper you’d like to add. Remove the pan from heat for a few minutes. 

4- Open the can of artichokes, and drain the liquid. Dice the artichokes into small pieces. Return the pan to the heat and add artichokes, stir well. 

5- Once everything is heated through, turn off heat. Add the cheese, and stir. Serve warm!