Something New

Occasionally I will use a recipe to cook dinner and I try and put together something good, but oftentimes, dinner is an afterthought. I've been in a cooking funk lately, partially related to a lack of preparation. Polenta is one of those goodies that I've been meaning to make for a while now, but I'm ashamed to admit that tonight was my first attempt.

Here's John's dinner plate tonight: salmon (the black things aren't peppercorns, they're capers), white beans, carrots, grilled peppers & onions and polenta. The polenta wasn't the big hit with John, partly because I don't think I cooked it right--I think it was more like grits. Whoops!

I liked it, but I think it should have more of a creamy texture. I enjoyed the splurge of real parmesan cheese though! I shredded it myself. So flavorful! Just keepin it real.