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Baked Polenta with Tomatoes

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Do you love Italian Polenta? Try this Baked Polenta with Tomatoes and Parmesan recipe! It is easy to make and healthy too!
If you want to learn how to cook polenta, this video is for you. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Baked Polenta with Tomatoes and Parmesan!

You will love this polenta recipe for a delicious side dish. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty, healthy Baked Polenta with Tomatoes recipe today!

Yield: 6 servings

Baked Polenta with Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/4 cups polenta (course ground cornmeal)
  • 1 tablespoon sage, rubbed
  • 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) salt, Kosher
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground (or to taste)
  • 3 tomatoes, beefsteak (sliced, 1/4 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Spray a 9 x 13 pan and a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Set them aside.
  2. In a large saucepan bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium low. Gradually stir in the polenta while constantly stirring.
  4. After the polenta is stirred in, mix in the sage, salt and pepper while continuing to stir.
  5. Continue to stir until the mixture becomes thick and pulls away from the pan (about 5 minutes).
  6. Spread the mixture evenly into the 9 x 13 pan and leave it to cool.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  8. When the polenta is cooled, cut into 16 squares (or to desired size).
  9. Lay the polenta squares flat on the baking sheet.
  10. Lay a tomato slice over each polenta square and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  11. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the cheese and polenta start to brown. Serve.

Notes

You can use 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of ground sage or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped sage in place of the rubbed sage.

Beefsteak tomatoes are large, juicy and firm. There are many varieties to choose from.

I use a whisk to stir in the polenta to help avoid lumps.

Do not use instant polenta or cornmeal.

This baked polenta is a delicious side dish. It is also yummy covered with beans and/or tomato sauce.

© Karen Breyer

 

Steamed Corn on the Cob

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Corn on the Cob is so delicious and easy to cook! Learn how to steam corn on the cob on your stove top for the perfect corn! You only need a couple inches of water and a steamer pan. No need to wait for a huge pot of water to boil. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Steamed Corn on the Cob. Everyone loves corn on the cob! Watch this cooking video and steam some corn on the cob for dinner tonight!

Yield: Varies

Steamed Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

  • Fresh ears of corn
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Remove the husks and silk from the ears of corn.
  2. Fill the bottom of a pan with about 2 inches of water.
  3. Bring the water to a boil.
  4. Once the water has come to a boil add the corn to the steamer basket. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water.
  5. Cover the pan and steam for about 6 - 9 minutes or until tender.

Notes

You can husk the corn while waiting for the water to boil.

© Karen Breyer

 

Muffins from Whole Wheat Mix

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Yield: 12 muffins

Muffins from Whole Wheat Mix

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat pancake and muffin mix
  • 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup applesauce, mashed banana or pumpkin
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons honey or agave
  • 1/2 cup raisins, small dried fruit pieces or blueberries (if desired)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if desired)
  • Baking spray if needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tins with cooking spray or line with paper baking cups.
  2. Stir together ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full.
  4. Bake about 25 minutes or until golden.

Notes

Add more or less honey/agave as desired.

These are muffins from my Whole Wheat Pancake and Muffin Mix.
http://cookinglessonsfordad.com/whole-wheat-pancake-and-muffin-mix/

© Karen Breyer

 

Pancakes from Whole Wheat Mix

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Try this delicious pancakes from my easy, healthy Whole Wheat Pancake and Muffin Mix! They are so easy to make anytime!

Yield: Varies

Pancakes from Whole Wheat Mix

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat pancake and muffin mix
  • 1 cup water
  • Cooking spray if needed

Instructions

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle to medium heat (about 375 degrees). (Before heating spray the skillet with a cooking spray if desired.)
  2. In a mixing bowl or large glass measuring cup, stir together the pancake mix and water. (You can double or triple this recipe if desired)
  3. Pour about 1/4 cup pancake batter onto a hot griddle or skillet.
  4. Cook until pancake is bubbly on top and dry around the edges. Turn and cook the other side until golden brown.

Notes

Mix the ingredients in a large measuring cup for easy pouring.

If making lots of pancakes, keep them warm in a single layer on a wire rack or parchment paper lined baking sheet in a 200 degree oven (stacking the pancakes may make them soggy).

These are pancakes are made from my Whole Wheat Pancake and Muffin Mix.
http://cookinglessonsfordad.com/whole-wheat-pancake-and-muffin-mix/

© Karen Breyer

 

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