Anonymous Fri Oct 07 12:04:10 2005

2 lbs. fresh spinach

4 tbsp. unsalted butter

3 tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt, to taste

cayenne, to taste

4 tbsp. golden seedless raisins

4 tbsp. pine nuts

2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Wash and drain spinach. Cut into coarse shreds. Plunge into boiling water and immediately drain.

Heat 2 tbsp. butter and olive oil in frying pan. Add garlic and cayenne. Cook over moderate heat 2--3 minutes, then add raisins and pine nuts. Cook 2 minutes more and add spinach, stirring until well blended.

Place in hot, flat ovenproof serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Melt remaining butter and pour over. Brown quickly under broiler.

NOTE: Taste for salt before placing in baking dish, but remember that Parmesan cheese is a bit salty.