0 Bento #207 - Scrambled Eggs & Ham

I think one of the best simple meals in the world is scrambled eggs.  It's even better with a little baked ham and cheese (or cream cheese if you want to just die of bliss.)  I scrambled a couple of free-range eggies with some ham and shredded cheese.

Fresh kiwi and sweet corn-off-the-cob round out this lunch!  We also have some of the Indian Spiced Nuts as part of her afternoon snack.

Bento #207 - Scrambled eggs with ham & cheese, fresh sliced kiwi, and sweet corn.  Snack - Apple carrot Apple Crusher and Indian spiced nuts.

1 Creamed Spinach with Shallots & Bacon

I just LOVE spinach, and I love creamed spinach very muchly.  I had a lot of spinach on hand, so I decided today to make some with it.

1 tbs butter
2+ tbs olive oil
8 cups fresh spinach
5 cloves garlic, minced
5-6 shallots, sliced
1.5 cups heavy cream
4 slices crisp bacon, minced
1 tbs onion powder
1 tbs garlic powder
3 dashes nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste.

I really avoid using thickeners like cornstarch and flour these days, so for this creamed spinach recipe, I just left it out, and to no ill-effect.  You just have to take enough time for the cream to thicken on its own.

In a very large sautee pan, melt butter and olive oil and add garlic and shallots.  Add s&p to taste.

Next throw in half your fresh spinach and wilt down enough to make room for the last half of the batch.  Make sure you don't let the bottom burn.

When the spinach is good and wilted, and there isn't a whole lot of water left, add your heavy cream 

Add in your nutmeg, garlic and onion powders (they will help thicken as well.) Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low until it thickens, about 10 mins. 

Pretty thick!  Add in your bacon and stir through.  Enjoy!