Winter Spinach Potato Casserole

Current research suggests that the lutein in spinach actually helps prevent cataracts and can both prevent and even improve macular degeneration.

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, cut into wedges
1 pound potatoes, sliced very thinly
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or parsley
2 cups fresh spinach, tough stems removed
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and freshly-grated black pepper, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Heat oil in a stovetop-to-ovenproof casserole dish. Add onions, potatoes, garlic, and herbs and saute for 5 minutes, stirring until the vegetables are well coated with oil and the potatoes are beginning to turn golden.

2. Place casserole in preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, then remove, stirring in the spinach and eggs. Sprinkle the top with cheese and return the dish to the oven. Bake 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set. Serve hot.

Serves 4.

Blackened Whitefish

Ingredients:

1 package of whitefish (about 6 filets)
cajun seasoning
garlic salt
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil


Thaw fish and rinse. Rub in cajun seasoning and garlic salt. Let sit for ten minutes.
Add olive oil and butter to skillet, flame on high. Fry each filet for 3 minutes on each side. Serve.

Caribbean Rice

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup shredded carrots
2 1/2 tbs butter
salt to taste

Prepare rice according to package directions. Turn off heat just before rice is done. Add remaining ingredients. Let steam for five minutes and serve.