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For our first installment of this recipe blog series, we found a keeper. It’s perfect for right now – it’s comforting, it’s family-friendly, it uses easy to source ingredients, and yes, it’s kinda nutritious (spinach makes everything healthy, right?). One of our favorite instructors, Frances Vavloukis (shown above with her twin sister Katerina) is a health and wellness coach who has graced the COOK kitchen with her traditional Greek recipes. By the end of each class, Frances makes everyone feel like family. Below is her family’s Greek spin on one of the ultimate comfort foods – grilled cheese. Enjoy, and opa!

Spanakopita Grilled Cheese

3 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter, plus more as needed
4 scallions
8 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup mixed fresh dill, parsley and fennel (use any or all–use what you have or can find!)
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt and pepper
2 cups feta cheese
8 slices sourdough bread

In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook till golden brown and then the spinach until wilted. Remove, drain and set aside to cool.

Combine all the ingredients with the spinach. Divide hot mixture on 4 slices of bread and place the remaining slices on top.

In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil or butter or use both together over medium heat. Add the sandwiches two at a time and cook till golden brown. Serve immediately.

And for those days when you simply don’t feel like cooking, The Philadelphia Inquirer has a comprehensive list of area restaurants who are offering takeout and delivery!