Crab and Spinach Casserole

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         FOOD FUNNY
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Vicki in Iowa writes, "This is a far stretch to being a food funny, but
the words lunch and dinner are involved."

Jennifer's wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her
excitement -- not even her parents' nasty divorce. Her mother had found
the perfect dress to wear and would be the best dressed
mother-of-the-bride ever! A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn
that her father's new young wife had bought the exact same dress as her
mother! Jennifer asked her step mom to exchange it, but she refused."
Absolutely not. I look like a million bucks in this dress, and I'm
wearing it,"she replied. Jennifer told her mother who graciously said,
"Never mind sweetheart. I'll get another dress. After all, it's your
special day." A few days later, they went shopping and did find another
gorgeous dress. When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother,
"Aren't you going to return the other dress? You really don't have
another occasion where you could wear it. Her mother just smiled and
replied, "Of course I do, dear. I'm wearing it to the rehearsal dinner
the night before the wedding."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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The crab meat makes this dish a little pricey, but it's one of the
easiest casseroles you'll ever make.

Crab and Spinach Casserole

2 10-ounce (280 g) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
6 scallions (spring onions), green and white parts, thinly sliced
1 lb (450 g) crab meat, picked over
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup (250 ml) sour cream

Layer a greased 8-inch (20 cm) or 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish with half
the spinach, half the scallions, half the crab meat, and half the
cheese. Repeat and spread the sour cream over the top. Bake uncovered in
a preheated 350F (180C) oven until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Sep 13 19:29:10 2007