If you want an impressive side dish (that really isn't as hard as it looks), we think this is the one...

Many people, including us on occasion, are intimidated by soufflés. There's the fear of them falling flat instead of puffing majestically over the top of the dish.

In reality, the only slightly tricky thing is whipping and then folding in the egg whites. The only other important step is to not open the oven while it's cooking. (You can do that.)

As with almost all of Ina's recipes, this one uses simple ingredients: eggs, flour, parmesan, cheddar, frozen spinach. But combined into this presentation... wow. We love the color, too, like sunshine and green grass.

• Get the recipe: Ina's Spinach and Cheddar Soufflé

Related: Weekend Project: Make a Soufflé

(Image: House Beautiful)