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whiten (iou)



whiten verb. ME.
[from WHITE adjective + -EN5.]
verb trans. Make white or whiter; make pale or paler; spec. (a) whitewash; (b) bleach. ME.
M. Chabon A hard heel of brown bread whitened with margarine. absol.: P. Benson He was in the stripping shed, whitening.
b. fig. Free or clear from evil, guilt, etc.; cause to seem right or good; give a specious appearance to. LME.
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verb intrans. Become or grow white or whiter; turn pale, esp. from fear. M17.
T. McGuane Around the bases of the piers the green water was racing and whitening. S. Rushdie The whitened knuckles of the hand which gripped the sack revealed his determined frame of mind.
whitener noun a person who or thing which whitens; spec. a bleaching agent: E17.
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Sausages in a bag with Jerusalem Artichokes and Buttered Spinach (recipes)






Serves 4-6



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

















Ingredients



4 Jerusalem artichokessalt freshly ground black peppergrated zest of 1 lemon and juice 2 tbsp olive oil8 best-quality butcher' s fresh sausages1 Spanish onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, sliced4 pinches of paprikaFor the Buttered Spinach275g/10oz spinachpinch of grated nutmegbutter for frying1 clove of garlicsaltfreshly ground black pepperFor the Sauce2 tsp Dijon mustard1 tbsp white Wine vinegar1 egg yolk150ml/¼ pint olive oil



Method



1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. 2. Blanch the artichokes in boiling water, flavoured with salt and lemon juice, for 10-15 minutes, until soft. 3. In a hot pan, sear the sausages, drained artichokes, garlic and onion. When slightly brown, remove from the heat and place on four, individual squares of foil (about 50cm x 50cm).4. Drizzle with olive oil, add some lemon zest and paprika to each parcel, then fold over the edges to create a foil parcel and cook at 180C/360/Gas 4 for 20 minutes.5. To make the mustard dressing, whisk all the ingredients together, then season to taste. 6. To make the buttered spinach, soften the butter in a pan, add the garlic and spinach and cook down until soft. 7. Grate in some nutmeg and serve with the sausages and artichokes. 8. Drizzle over the dressing and serve.