Sure, it’s National Margarita Day today, and I made you a MaliBlue Margarita [1] to celebrate, but more importantly, the Academy Awards are on tonight, and the entire Oscar weekend is wacky in crazy-town Los Angeles.
I was on a small video shoot this weekend, and horrors, there were no limos to bring us to and from the shooting location. We had to drive ourselves! The indignity of it all…
And don’t even think of going out to dinner! I’m going to hunker down at home with my MaliBlue cocktail and a tray of my latest favorite healthy appetizer — Spinach Bites! Both are perfect for watching bedazzled gowns floating down the red carpet and for parsing acceptance speeches.
Brilliant green, fresh and clean tasting, these Spinach Bites get a salty kick from Parmesan and a sweet finish from toasted pine nuts.
Ingredients
- 10-12 ounces spinach (I used 2 (5-ounce) containers Organicgirl Super Spinach blend)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (drained a bit if watery) or ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus a bit more for garnish
- 2 large eggs
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Garnish: pine nuts
Directions
- Heat oven to 400F degrees. Add raw greens to the bowl of a food processor and pulse repeatedly until finely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, garlic, pepper and nutmeg to spinach bowl and stir to combine.
- Mist a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray and divide the spinach mixture among 24 cups. Cups will be full. Garnish with a pinch of Parm shreds and a couple of pine nuts on each muffin.
- Bake the spinach bites until set, about 20-22 minutes. Let stand in the pan for 10 minutes. Loosen the edges gently with a knife and pop them out onto a large plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Makes 24 bites.
Notes
Recipe source: Lightly adapted from Parmesan Spinach Cakes from Eating Well magazine.
Today’s recipes for Sunday Supper
Today our Sunday Supper group offers you recipes for a Red Carpet Party, hosted by Katie of Ruffles & Truffles [4]. Try my Spinach Bites, which will still have you fitting into your beaded Oscar gown, or something else from the list below that floats your boat!
Nominees for Best Supporting Appetizers:
- Beef Sliders with Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, Bleu Cheese and Bacon [5] by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Black and White Olive Cheese Puffs [6] by Peaceful Cooking
- Cheddar Olives [7] by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Chicken Boursin [8] by Recipes Food and Cooking
- Citrus Avocado Shrimp Cocktail [9] by Seduction in the Kitchen
- French Onion Sliders [10] by Momma’s Meals
- Herbed Butter and Cheese Popcorn [11] by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Italian Guacamole with Pesto [12] by Food Done Light
- Lobster Bruschetta [13] by The Texan New Yorker
- Melon and Prosciutto Skewers [14] by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Mini Cheese Balls [15] by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Moroccan Beef Kefta Briouat [16] by Manu’s Menu
- Mushroom Pate [17] by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Oysters Rockfeller [18] by Noshing With The Nolands
- Pea Pesto Crostini [19] by Ruffles & Truffes
- Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp [20] by Casa de Crews
- Raspberry Brie Bites [21] by Love and Confections
- Roasted Red Pepper Pinwheels [22] by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Smoked Trout Stuffed Baby New Potatoes [23] by Food Lust People Love
- Spinach Bites [3] by Shockingly Delicious
- Sweet Chili Chicken Skewers [24] by Nosh My Way
Nominees for Best Course in a Leading Role:
- Broccoli Calzones [25] by eating in instead
- Bow Ties and Tails Galore [26] by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chicken Oscar [27] by Palatable Pastime
- Indulgent Lobster-Champagne Risotto [28] by The Weekend Gourmet
- Oscar Worthy Cantonese Lobster with Coconut-Ginger Rice [29] by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
Nominees for Best Supporting Sips:
- Apple Ginger Martini [30] by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Blood Orange Rosemary Spritzer [31] by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Cherry Almond Sparklers [32] by Magnolia Days
- Iced Espresso Martini [33] by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Mixed Berry Martini [34] by The Messy Baker
- Oscartini [35] by Family Foodie
- Red Carpet Sparkler [36] by Rhubarb and Honey
- Thank You Peary Much [37] by Sew You Think You Can Cook
Nominees for Best Delectable Desserts:
- 7-Layer Bark [38] by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Caramel-Almond Latte Ricotta Cookies [39] by What Smells So Good?
- Champagne Truffles [40] by Brunch with Joy
- Chocolate Covered Cherries [41] by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Decadent Flourless Brownies [42] by Recipe for Perfection
- Edible Oscars Envelopes [43] by Sunday Supper Movement
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Crumble Peanut Butter Mousse Parfait Cups [44] by Wallflour Girl
- Imitation Game Guinness Brownies [45] by NinjaBaker.com
- Mini Strawberry Galette [46] by Basic N Delicious
- Mini Strawberry & Chocolate Cheesecakes [47] by Happy Baking Days
- No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Shooters [48] by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Popcorn Puppy Chow [49] by Pies and Plots
- Sweet and Salty Popcorn Ball Bites [50] by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Tuxedo Cake [51] by The Redhead Baker
Nominees for Best Dressed Table:
- DIY Glitter Vases [52] by Sunday Supper Movement
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