Creamy Polenta
2 c water
1 tsp salt
1/2 c cornmeal
1/2 c milk
1/2 Tbs unsalted butter
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 c parmesan cheese
- Bring water to a boil, add salt and cornmeal
- Reduce to medium-low heat and stir with a whisk almost constantly for about 10 minutes (to prevent sticking).
- Add milk and continue to whisk every few minutes until liquid is absorbed and polenta begins to thicken.
- Add butter and rosemary, stir with a wooden spoon
- Add parmesan cheese, stir.
Roasted Mushrooms and Brussel Sprouts
1/2 lb brussel sprouts, halved
6 oz mushrooms, quartered
olive oil
salt
- Combine brussel sprouts and mushrooms in a baking dish and toss in olive oil and salt.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Caramelized Onions
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 Tbs unsalted butter
- Heat butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and let caramelize for about 20 minutes adding water if onions begin sticking to pan.