#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Recipe: Spinach Cheese Squares

November 23, 2009 · Narrative

Spinach Cheese Squares

If you’re a regular, long-time reader here, this won’t be the first time you’ve heard me talk about Spinach Cheese Squares. Or the last time either. This recipe has been in our family for a good  twenty (yikes!) years.  When my sister and I were kids and my parents entertained, this recipe was often one of the appetizers that my Mom would make.  I still love them just as much now as I did back then.

They whip up in nothing flat and are a great, no-fail, no-fuss way to start off any meal.  This recipe was the first way I could get Nick to eat spinach when he was younger.  And it’s no wonder.  Enveloped by all the Cheddar cheesy goodness around it, you’d hardly know that there was a lot of spinach in there.  They make many appearances on our table during the year, including Thanksgiving.

The last few times I have made the recipe, I have skipped the 2 tablespoons of butter in the beginning, and just sprayed the pan instead.  You don’t miss it at all.  I have also subbed the Cheddar for many different types of cheeses, mixing and matching, depending on what I have on hand.  Swapping out half the Cheddar for Monterey Jack made it a bit creamier, and oh so good.

A great recipe to have in your go-to file, I hope it becomes a family favorite for you as well.  Now that I’m craving a bite of these myself, I’m going to go count the hours until Thursday’s big meal.

Spinach Cheese Squares

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter (I just spray the pan with cooking spray instead)
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon minced onion

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Place butter or margarine in a 9×13 inch baking dish and melt butter in oven. Remove when melted, approximately 3 minutes. In large mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Mix in flour, milk and baking powder. When the dough is well combined, mix in cheese, spinach, and onion. Spoon mixture into the baking dish with melted butter. Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool 45 minutes then cut into bite-size squares.

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: Appetizers, Spinach Cheese Squares

Comments

  1. Jaimie says

    November 23, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Thank you! I have been searching for some easy (and cheaper) appetizers to serve on Thanksgiving that would still be healthy for Evan, so he isn’t pigging out on Dorito’s like his Papa!!!

    Reply
  2. Ciaochowlinda says

    November 23, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    I can see why these have been a favorite in your family for 20 years. They sound and look great. I’ll bet they’d be good with artichokes too.

    Reply
  3. Josie says

    November 23, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Oh that looks really tasty – I need to find an excuse to make these.

    Reply
  4. Claire says

    November 23, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    I made these a couple of years ago and they are SOOOO good!

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    November 24, 2009 at 7:13 am

    This is such a good, kid-friendly appetizer idea. I guess I am like a kid as well, because I would like anything this cheesy. The abundance of spinach doesn’t hurt either.

    Reply
  6. Sarah Caron says

    November 24, 2009 at 8:19 am

    oh, YUM! Those look and sound great. While I prefer no-cook apps for Thanksgiving, these would be perfect for our Christmas gathering.

    Reply
  7. Cathy says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:24 am

    These look so good! Spinach and cheese, what else do you need.

    Reply
  8. Velva says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:25 am

    These are perfect appetizers. Simple to make and delicious to eat. Thanks for sharing this great family recipe.

    Reply
  9. Ramona says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:50 am

    I love family favorite recipes. Thanks for sharing. They look soooo good.

    Reply
  10. mandy says

    November 24, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    These sound delicious and so easy to make.

    Reply
  11. Farmgirl Susan says

    November 24, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Saving to del.icio.us now! :)

    Reply
  12. Tracy says

    February 21, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    Can I freeze these?

    Reply

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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