Baby Leaf spinach has often round to oblong leaves with a mild flavour. What to look for Choose crisp green leaves with no signs of wilting or blemishes. Availability All year. Store Refrigerate in plastic bags and use promptly. How to prepare Trim stalks and wash. Cook spinach without additional water; the water that clings to the spinach after washing should be enough. Remove the stems only if eating raw, otherwise slice and  cook with the leaves. Ways to eat Spinach can be eaten raw in cold or warm salads or cooked and used  as a side dish, in soups or pasta sauces. It is popular in egg dishes such  as souffl?s, omelettes or quiches.  The classic dish, Eggs Benedict, includes spinach. Cooking Methods Boil, microwave, steam, stir fry.  View more