Guy Savoys Spinach And Mushroom Gratin Food

SAUTEED SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saute pan or skillet (not nonstick) over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes (do not let the garlic brown). Push the garlic off to the side of the pan and add the mushrooms. Increase the heat to medium high and season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are cooked through and begin to become golden in spots, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add the spinach, sprinkle with an additional pinch of salt and turn with tongs until wilted. (If you can't fit all the spinach in the pan, cover it for a few minutes, then uncover, stir and add the rest.) Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the vinegar and serve warm.

GUY SAVOY'S SPINACH AND MUSHROOM GRATIN

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms and cut them into one-eighth-inch slices.
• In a medium skillet, heat the butter over high heat just until melted, then add the mushrooms and sauté them until golden, about 10 minutes. Drain any liquid from the mushrooms and set them aside.
• Place 2 quarts of water in a medium stock pot with one-half teaspoons salt.
• Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then stir in the spinach and blanch for just a few seconds, until wilted and bright green in color.
• Remove the spinach using a slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice water until cool. Drain the spinach well, squeezing out any excess water.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Reduce the cream to one-half cup in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Strain the cream into a small bowl and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
• Butter a small (2-quart) baking dish, and spread the spinach in the bottom in an even layer.
• Sprinkle the top of the spinach with one-eighth teaspoons salt.
• Arrange the mushroom slices over the spinach in a fish-scale pattern.
• Spoon the cream evenly over the top and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, until heated through. Serve immediately.