Sasha's favorite sandwich spread

I'm not a huge fan of pimento sandwiches, don't really know anyone who is.  But I do like cheese, some soft cheeses, and I do like sandwiches, so what's a girl to do?  Innovate!

Ingredients:
16oz softened (room temperature) goat cheese (may also be listed as Chevre in your store)
8oz softened (room temperature) cream cheese
3/4 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts, or almonds.  Up to you, really)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.

Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together goat cheese and cream cheese.  I found a lot of luck pressing them together with the back of a wooden spoon.

Add in nuts and parsley and mix well.

Store in fridge, but always let warm to room temperature before trying to spread (goat cheese gets a bit hard).  Very very good with red pepper jelly or hot pepper jelly if you can find it.

Sauteed Spinach with Nutmeg and Lemon Zest

I'm going to admit right off that I love sauteed spinach, oddball that I am.  I think, though, that a lot of people who would otherwise turn their nose up at this humble vegetable will like this due to the extra flavors.  Please give it a go!

Ingredients:
1 large bag of spinach, picked over for bad pieces, stems removed, and washed
Zest of one lemon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter

Directions:
After washing the spinach, leave the water on it and toss it in a large sauce pan.  Heat over medium high with a lid on it for about five minutes, then open and stir.  The spinach should be wilted.   Put back on a minute at a time until it is, if it is not.

Take off the heat and stir in butter, nutmeg, and lemon zest.  Serve warm or cool.