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Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Bites
Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman

1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach
1/4-pound firm feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 cloves garlic, pressed
About 20 grinds black pepper
Small dash nutmeg
Flour, for dusting
1 (10 by 9.5-inch) piece of packaged puff pastry

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Thaw frozen spinach in microwave according to package directions or by running
under warm water. Drain spinach, squeezing the excess liquid from it. In a bowl,
mix the spinach, feta, garlic, pepper, and nutmeg together.

Flour a clean, dry countertop or other flat working surface. Lay out the puff
pasty on the floured surface. Flour the top of the dough. Roll out the puff pastry
until it is half as thick (about 1/8-inch) and about 24 by 12 inches. Trim edges
to size if necessary. Cut into 3-inch strips crosswise and lengthwise, making 32
(3-inch) squares. Make sure the squares are well floured then stack them in a
little pile.

Fill a little dish with some room temperature water. Imagine each square you work
with is separated in half by a diagonal. Place a couple teaspoons of filling in

the top half. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the top half
with water. Fold the bottom half to meet the edges of the top half. Use a fork to
seal the edges.

Place finished pockets on a nonstick baking sheet and bake about 15 minutes until
golden brown and puffy. Serve warm.