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
Spinach Polenta Topped with Tomatoes (Moosewood)
Spinach Polenta 2 cups water 2 cups milk 1 tsp salt 1 cup polenta cornmeal 1 cup grated parmesan 8 oz fresh baby spinach Fresh Tomato Topping 4 large tomatoes or 8-10 plum tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 2 T olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp dried oregano 2 T balsamic vinegar […]
Thai curry fried rice
Makes about 8 cups, serving 4 to 6. Ingredients 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces), cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil 2 large eggs , beaten lightly 1 teaspoon curry […]
Couscous pilaf
Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish. Published February 1, 2005. For the fluffiest texture, use a large fork to fluff the grains; a spoon or spatula would destroy the light texture. Specialty markets may carry couscous of varying size, but stick to the classic kind. Other sizes require different cooking methods. Ingredients 4 […]