Note from Contributor Emily

So between the play and not feeling well I haven't really been making dinner all that often lately. I promise that by the end of June I will be back on the cooking band-wagon!!!! So, wait for it....wait for it.....

In the meantime we will have to depend on Renee's extraordinary meals to wet our palettes and inspire culinary greatness!

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbs. dried dill
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 lb. feta cheese
3 10 oz pkg. frozen spinch, thawed and all the moisture squeezed out
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup scallions (I used green onions)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup milk
4 eggs, at room temperature

In a large skillet, heat oil and saute onion and scallions 5 minutes. Add spinach, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and cook for 10 minutes. Scrape the spinach into a large bowl and add milk. Cool to room temperature and add the eggs and cheese, blend well. Preheat oven to 375*. Can be cooked in a regular pie crust or a phyllo dough crust. Bake in the middle shelf of the oven for about 1 hour, of until the crust is cripsy. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Ryan's Review: I always like this! This is really good.
Renee's thoughts: I grew up eating this and just love it. It is quite easy to make, even though it doen't sound like it. I like it with phyllo dough layers on the top and bottom. If you do it with pie crust don't have a top crust.

Foil-Pack Taco Chicken

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts halved (I used them whole)
4 tsp. Taco seasoning
1/2 lb. potatoes peeled , thinly sliced (I did not peel mine), I used one large potato for both of us
1/2 cup Salsa
3/4 cup shredded cheese
sour cream, optional

preheat oven to 400*. Spary 4 pieces of foil with non-stick spray. Place potatoes on foil. Sprinke potatoes with a little salt and pepper. Coat chicken with taco seasoning and place on top of potatoes in the center of the foil pieces. Top chicken with salsa and cheese. Fold foil up to cover chicken and potatoes, leaving the foil somewhat roomy for air ciculation. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and let it stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

Ryan's Review: interesting. I liked it, but it was different. Chicken was yummy.
Renee's thoughts: It looks weird, but I thought it was quite tasty. It was a really easy meal to throw together, so that made it better for me. I like it!