Creamy polenta
6 cups water Salt 1.5 cups coarse grain polenta 3 T butter 2 ounces parmasean cheese Bring 1.5 teaspoon salt a water to a boil, then slowly whisk in polenta Cover, reduce heat and cook on low heat until polenta is smooth, about 30 minutes Stir in butter and 3/4 cups cheese
Margaret Jean Spencer!
http://photos.dspencer.net/2012/Maggie-Arrives/24338683_vRp5J6#!i=1982898095&k=Hd74Ldw A new addition to the Spencer family is finally here! Margaret Jean Spencer was born on July 23, at 8:26 am. She was a week overdue (and came only after many hours of induced labor), but she is healthy and doing well. She weighted 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. Amelia and […]
Hickory-smoked brisket with Southwestern barbecue sauce
Total time: 2 hours, plus 5 to 6 hours smoking time Servings: 6 to 8 Note: This recipe calls for hickory chips and the use of a smoker, or a charcoal grill converted to a smoker. Hickory chips are available at many well-stocked markets as well as at barbecue supply stores. The barbecue sauce makes about 6 cups, […]
Potato salad (Ina Garten)
Ingredients 3 pounds small white potatoes Kosher salt 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped red onion Directions Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of […]