First, a confession…I’ve shamelessly fallen off-the-wagon, so to speak. In a new year IMK post, made a resolution not to buy any more “stuff.” Five months in…oh well…guess will try for the rest of the year. Continue reading
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Firm polenta slices layered with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese, then baked in the oven for about twenty minutes. .
Prepared with my quickest of tomato sauces, using tinned tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh thyme. So easy and tasty too. .
Do you have a favorite polenta dish? .
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Using Jamie’s Italy” cookbook as a source of inspiration for this months #foodandtoolsUseYourCookbookClub. .
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Eating polenta as a porridge-like-dish for breakfast, no thank you. However, polenta enriched with cheese, butter and other flavorings, then I’m all in.
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Polenta is quite versatile and can be served either soft and gloopy or left until cold and firm. You can simple pan-fry or grill cold polenta slices and serve with grilled meats or fish. Or, the slices could be used in baked dishes too... and that’s what I’m planning to do. .
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Using Jamie’s Italy” cookbook as a source of inspiration for this months #foodandtoolsUseYourCookbookClub
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The ingredient pick for this month’s challenge is POLENTA/CORNMEAL and Bustrengo is my recipe for this month’s #foodandtoolsUseYourCookbookClub .
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I haven’t cooked recipes from @jamieoliver “Jamie’s Italy” for sometime and wanted to reacquaint myself with this lovely Italian cookbook. .
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Bustrengo is a Polenta and Apple Cake, it’s dense, moist and not overly sweet. It consists of polenta, dried raisins and figs, apples, spices, honey, olive oil, breadcrumbs and citrus peel. Although the original recipe used dried figs, I replaced them with dates. .
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We enjoyed (as did friends) this
pudding-like cake eaten warm (as suggested) but in smaller portions. Jamie was generous with his, serves 8... I think you could stretch it to 10 or 12 portions. A little vin santo or an espresso on the side was also lovely too. An anytime of day type of cake... perfecto! .
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If your joining this month’s challenge, look forward to seeing what recipe you make using POLENTA/CORNMEAL. .
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Post a photo of your completed dish anytime between the 20th to the 25th. Include the name of the recipe and the cookbook. Please use the hashtag #foodandtoolsUseYourCookbookClub so everyone can view your dish and I can post your photo on my Instagram stories. .
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Apparently today is international picnic day and this, my empty picnic basket. .
Bahrain’s summer heat is hitting the mid-forties and we have many weeks to go before the weather becomes favorable again. .
I do love picnics though and loved going on them when growing up. I bet most of you have fond memories of picnics too. .
The weirdest thing I ate while on a picnic was a Mars Bar sandwich made by one of my mother’s friend. .
How about you... what are your favorite picnic foods? . .
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