Spinach Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Remove stems from spinach.
2. 2
   Clean in cold water with a little vinegar, then dry the leaves.
3. 3
   Place dry spinach leaves and watercress in a salad bowl.
4. 4
   Cut bacon in 1/2-inch squares and fry until crisp.
5. 5
   Add sugar, wine vinegar and Lea & Perrins.
6. 6
   Heat to a boil and stir in dressing over spinach leaves, leaving bacon in skillet.
7. 7
   Squeeze lemon over leaves, then toss until wilted. Drain dressing off salad and place spinach on plate.
8. 8
   Add cognac to bacon, ignite and spoon over spinach leaves at once.