4 medium-size yams
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or cinnamon or chipotle powder
1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
1 pound fresh spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 leek, pale green section only, halved lengthwise, washed thoroughly, and diced
Salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 medium-size beets
4 largest-available scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter