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Ingredients: 56 Tablespoon(s) water 1 Cup(s) polenta 4/23 Ounce(s) salt Directions: Boil water with salt in large saucepan. Slowly pour in polenta stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Polenta Croutons: Add minced garlic to the hot cooked polenta. Spread out in a sheet pan to bot 1/2 inch thickness and cool. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes and place cubes on an oiled sheet pan and bake in a 400F preheated oven until croutons are dry and completely crisp. Use for a twist in Caesar salad or as a garnish for soups. Soft Polenta with Sausage and Peppers: Prepare polenta according to basic cooking method. season with salt and pepper. Add fresh herbs, minced garlic, butter and parmesan cheese. Place in the middle of a plate and serve with grilled hot Italian sausages and peppers. Polenta Shortcake with strawberries and balsamic vinegar: Use basic cooking method and remove from heat. For every 2 cups of cooked polenta add 1 whole egg, 1T melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir well. Add 3/4 cup all purpose flour and mix until fully incorporated. Pour batter into buttered and floured ramekins. Place ramekins in a water bath in a 400F preheated oven and cook about 45 minutes. Cut around the ramekins and invert onto cooling racks. To serve, spoon cut strawberries that have been dressed with crumbled sugar and balsamic vinegar over polenta shortcake. Contributor: Roland Polenta card
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