The Food Lab's Creamed Spinach

The bare bones of this creamed spinach recipe are pretty straightforward and classic: The spinach is cooked low and slow to gradually concentrate its juices. Combined with a creamy béchamel sauce, it reduces into a rich, thick coating with a near pudding-like texture. The only minor embellishments I include here are a doubling-up of the alliums and a last-minute shot of crème fraîche for a final dose of creaminess and fresh flavor.

Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Quick Creamed Spinach

About once or twice a year, I'm struck by a desire to eat steak—and not just any old cut of meat, but a gigantic, thick-cut monster. While most of my cravings can easily be satisfied by going out to eat, I find the whole steakhouse experience prohibitively expensive. Plus, I feel like I'd have to wear a tie, and I really don't want to do that.

Garlic Sautéed Spinach

Sauteed Spinach with golden garlic is a super speedy side dish that's good for you! Terrific side for meaty mains, especially steaks and chicken.

Vegan Cauliflower-Creamed Spinach

This vegan creamed spinach uses cauliflower purée as a stand-in for the cream. The most amazing part: The dish tastes just as creamy, but is actually more intensely spinach-flavored.

Buttered Spinach From 'The Nourished Kitchen'

Jennifer McGruther found this spinach recipe featured in her new cookbook, The Nourished Kitchen, tucked away in an old journal from a friend. The recipe dated back to 1846, making it the epitome of traditional cooking.

Seared Scallops With Indian Spinach

Think of this recipe as part Indian and part classic steakhouse. At the base is a fairly traditional Indian spinach recipe, like one for saag paneer—just, you know, without the paneer. On top are sautéed scallops that are buttery but still supple, with a slight sweetness.

The Best Spinach Lasagna

Fresh ricotta, leafy spinach, white sauce, fresh pasta, and careful assembly of layers are key to producing the ultimate creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna flavored with a hint of nutmeg.

Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

One of my favourite steak sauces - a creamy Peppercorn Sauce made with brandy or cognac, beef broth, cream and plenty of crushed peppercorns. A steakhouse classic, this creamy pepper sauce with juicy steak is

Creamed Leeks

This simple but decadent dish of sliced leeks, sautéed in butter until soft and sweet, finished with cream and Parmesan, goes perfectly with everything—under fish, seared chicken breasts, even sliced steak.

Palak Paneer

Often mislabeled as "saag paneer," this dish of fried paneer in a spinach sauce is proof that sometimes simple is best.