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Joe likes it! That’s what the note at the top of the recipe says! The polenta is prepared in the microwave then finished in the oven. I think it would be excellent with chicken, perhaps Joe’s Tuscan Chicken or chicken with barbecue sauce & a nice salad. Makes 2 Servings 3 slices of lean bacon, chopped crosswise […]
I am a huge fan of both shortribs and oxtails. They have a wonderful, unctuous texture when braised in a sauce of stock, wine and chopped vegetables. They do take a bit of prep., but once they are in the oven, that’s pretty much it. And I think a very good thing! And…there are usually […]
A version of polenta that requires very little stirring; a good thing in my eyes! 4 cups water 1 tsp. salt 1 cup polenta (not quick-cooking) 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (Opt.) If you like you can put a bit of fresh thyme in the polenta while it is cooking. In a 3 quart heavy saucepan […]
It was definitely time to go through the freezer and use up stuff. I found a package of ground veal and thought “what am I going to do with this?” Meatballs? No, not really. Spaghetti? Nope…lightening strikes; I know, we haven’t had polenta for a while, so how about a ragu to put on top […]
I made this polenta the first time on a rainy November night and served it alongside braised lamb shanks. It was the absolute perfect thing to accompany the lamb. But, don’t hesitate to serve it with steak, chicken or pork. How about grilled Italian sausages or Italian sausages braised with bell peppers, onions and tomato […]