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                  Creamed Spinach With Wild Mushrooms

Recipe By     : Philly Inquirer
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   oz           Dried wild mushrooms,
                       - porcini or cepes
 20       oz           Frozen chopped spinach -OR-
  2       lb           Fresh spinach -- stemmed,
                       - chopped
    1/2   c            Water -- boiling
    1/4   c            Heavy cream
  2       tb           Onion -- finely chopped
  1                    Egg yolk
  2       tb           Butter
                       Salt and pepper -- to taste

 Soak the wild mushrooms in the boiling water for 20 minutes.
 Remove, squeeze out excess liquid, trim off hard ends and chop the
 mushrooms coarsely.

 Saute the mushrooms in the butter until lightly browned. Strain any
 debris in the soaking liquid and add to the pan along with the
 spinach. Cool until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add the
 heavy cream mixed with egg yolk and cook gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
 Season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

 Serves 4.


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