Florentine Chicken Ring - Any Advice?

[sklay723]

I'm making this recipe tomorrow morning for a very important group of ladies (all doctors' wives from the hospital I used to work at in my "pre-kids" life ). This could lead me to some additional bookings, and more than a couple of long-term customers, so I don't want to mess it up. :angel: Has anyone made this recipe before? Is there any advice you can offer, or quick tips you like to sprinkle in when you are explaining it during the demo? It's a morning meeting, and they requested something for "brunch."
Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[chefjeanine]

Start draining the spinach now.

This is a good recipe and I've made it many times (thought it has been awhile). Let your spinach drain overnight and then be prepared to take a few paper towels to it before you mix everything together.

 

[sklay723]

draining spinachWhat do you set it in to drain overnight? Do you leave it in the fridge while it drains to keep it from spoiling? I have almost never used spinach in any recipe, and I'm clueless...sorry for all the questions!

 

[chefjeanine]

What do you set it in to drain overnight? Do you leave it in the fridge while it drains to keep it from spoiling? I have almost never used spinach in any recipe, and I'm clueless...sorry for all the questions!

You can put it in a colander. Do you have our Colander and Bowl set? It will fit in the small one. Then you almost need to set something on top of the spinach (plate with a can on top?) to push it down.

I don't think you have to worry about it spoiling, but you could do this in the fridge, just set it all in a bigger bowl.

 

[pcmissyfee]

I am glad you posted this because I have wanted to try several recipes that call for the frozen spinach but have not because I am not sure how to go about ringing it out.

 

[Tropicalburstqt2]

I may watch too much Rachel Ray, but... I always see her putting spinach in a tea towel or cheese cloth and wringing out.

 

[dannyzmom]

You can drain frozen spinach in our Salad & Berry Spinner!!! A great way to show another tool...and a high ticket item at that!

 

[chefjeanine]

You can drain frozen spinach in our Salad & Berry Spinner!!! A great way to show another tool...and a high ticket item at that!

You are so smart! I have not made this recipe since we came out with the Spinner. I'll have to try this idea.

Mostly I just squished and used paper towels (instead of tea towels).