One of the hassles of preparing polenta is having to constantly stand over the stove and stir the pot until you get the desired consistency. This recipe, thanks to our friend Mary Jo, is baked in the oven and comes out perfect every time!
Easy, Foolproof Polenta
Servings 6
Calories 182kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/6 cup cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix polenta and broth in a 9 x 9 baking pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stir, then bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir in cream and cheese.
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This sauce can be a tasty addition to almost anything you make. You can use it over grilled meats, plates of pasta, meatloaf, and even over roasted vegetables. Elevate your meal tonight with this tasty sauce!
Versatile Red Wine Sauce
Servings 6
Calories 89kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 1 ¼ cups dry red wine
- 1 ¼ cups beef broth
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium-sized sauté pan.
- Turn heat to medium low and add shallots, garlic and thyme. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until shallots are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Add flour and stir for about 1 minute.
- Pour in wine and broth and bring to a boil. Turn down slightly, allowing the sauce to have a small boil, stir occasionally.
- Cook until sauce is reduced and has thickened. This could take up to 45-60 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.