I’m always trying to find new ways to cook old favorites. This was an experiment to turn creamy polenta into crispy bite-sized gnocchi. It was a summer’s evening and we ate on our balcony, so these photos show my plate al fresco! It takes a little forethought since your polenta has to be room temperature…
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Charred Broccolini with Polenta and Chickpeas
Sometimes I like to feel fancy when I cook, and mostly all it takes is a splash of balsamic and some geometric shapes; case in point here and here. This dinner involved making some very tricky polenta triangles (just kidding they were the easiest part of the meal), roasting stalks of broccolini, and quickly sauteing chickpeas with…
Swiss Chard with Garlic and Onions
Rainbow chard is such a pretty vegetable. When I worked on a farm, I remember being amazed by the beautiful colors that magically emerged from the ground. It was so humbling that the soil, sun, and water could produce such a gorgeous and nutritious plant. Even though it’s pretty, I must admit that it’s not…
Portobello Polenta Burgers
*This is a semi-homemade meal if I ever saw one, but bear with me.* If something can be store bought and still be organic, healthy, and delicious, then why wouldn’t you buy it? I’m referring in this case to the bruschetta and olive tapenade that top this beautiful portobello & polenta sandwich. It would’ve taken…
Polenta Fries
This one takes a little bit of prep work, but it is worth it. Polenta fries are a special alternative to potato fries: they are a bit fancier, a new texture and flavor, and a different way to eat polenta. Polenta firms up well when cooled, and it’s fun watching the creamy corn meal turn…
Balsamic Asparagus and Polenta
Polenta is one of those things that I always really like when I order it at restaurants, but can never get it quite right when I try it at home. Except this time. I am so happy with how this turned out, especially topped with asparagus and a balsamic reduction. The key to a yummy,…
An Imperfect Vegan 