7-8 cups fresh spinach
water to boil
ice water to cool
1 TB. minced fresh garlic
1 cup golden raisins, plumped slightly in warm water
1 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted
1 TB. olive oil

Immerse spinach in rapidly boiling water for 8 to 10 seconds. Strain and plunge into iced water. Strain once more and squeeze out excess water. Refrigerate.

When ready to cook, place oil in saute pan over moderate heat and add garlic. Saute until it flavors oil, about 1 minute. Do not let it burn. Add pine nuts and raisins and heat with garlic and oil. Add spinach and stir to combine with other ingredients. Cook until hot.