The Recipe: Spinach Emanadillas from Felicity Forster's Soups. Recipe online here.

The Substitutions: None

The Verdict: Delish! These were pretty easy to make (and I usually avoid anything pastry-related because they're too fussy) and really yummy. The filling features spinach, raisins, pine nuts, and anchovies and it's a really nice combo. You could go totally veg if you omitted the anchovies, but they really add a lot of flavor, so only skip them if you absolutely must.

These are listed as an appetizer, but I served them alongside soup and it made for an amazing meal. Plus it was a tricky way to get my kids to eat spinach. Win!