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This is such an easy and delicious recipe. I love the lemon flavor! I did not bother with the croutons and did not miss them at all. My toddler even loved this. I served with grilled chicken.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/01\/2015 21:02","GUID":"5bf8ed0b6c3347dbaf673c042d00c453","MemberId":6330173,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"greatwithoutgluten","SubmittedDate":"09\/01\/2015 21:02"},{"Comment":"
Fantastic! Will definitely be doing this again soon. I loved the hint of lemon flavor, really made this recipe a standout.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/19\/2015 15:08","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"04\/19\/2015 15:08"},{"Comment":"
This recipe is delicious! My only complaint is that it doesn't make a lot once it's cooked. If you wanted to serve it at a nice dinner, you'd have to double or triple it, making it very expensive to buy all the ingredients. Also, if you don't have heavy whipping cream on hand, half-and-half works fine. ~ Theresa<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/13\/2014 12:58","GUID":"3a45dfcdfe9f41679651a4cb745913c1","MemberId":1251896,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lurky27","SubmittedDate":"10\/08\/2013 12:40"},{"Comment":"
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This was pretty tasty, but mine didn't turn out as creamy looking as the picture. Definitely worth a try!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1969e445167a4c4cac04f9280c710ee1","MemberId":988113,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"valanddansmith","SubmittedDate":"12\/15\/2008 11:03"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"04\/25\/2007 12:31","GUID":"372ece9ccc574069b59f312fca90330f","MemberId":1370446,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"amanda","SubmittedDate":"04\/25\/2007 12:31"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Creamy Parmesan Spinach"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n