polenta

Food and Wine Pairing Event – Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen

I was part of a trio of women who decided to do a fundraiser for Susan G. Komen. One of our group, Aleece participated in the Race for the Cure in honor of family and friends who have been stricken with cancer including her sister Shelly who died of ovarian cancer; her sister Debbi who [...]

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Polenta with Wild Mushroom Duxelle

A version of this recipe was a real crowd pleaser at the Susan G. Komen event I co-hosted recently. Prepare polenta and then either bake or saute and top with the mushroom duxelle. Polenta 6 c Water 1 c Coarse corn meal 1/2 c Grated Parmigiano Reggiano 4 tb Unsalted butter, room temperature Freshly ground [...]

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Chicken with Garlic and Parmesan Polenta

Many dinners that I prepare consist of seeing what is on hand and determining a menu from those ingredients. I don’t like going shopping for one dish. I have a fair amount of pantry space and a large freezer so can typically find ingredients to make something. Last night I wanted to use some chicken [...]

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Balsamic Mushrooms with Polenta

Michael Chiarello made a fantastic dish on Top Chef Masters. It was a Rabbit and Mushroom Ragu that topped a flavorful polenta. As good as it sounded, I wanted to simplify the dish and make it minus the rabbit. Between the pet rabbit we had and the adorable bunny who munches on my petunias, just [...]

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Tuscan Polenta Bread

This recipe was sent to me by a neighborhood friend; she got it from Better Homes and Gardens and just raved about it so I want to share it here even though I’ve not made it myself…but maybe this weekend! Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking soda [...]

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