Dark Days Challenge Week 8- Creamy Polenta

Polenta is easy to make, friends. Damn easy. I promise! Once you make it, it will seem silly to buy one of those pre-made polenta rolls from the grocery store. Polenta is quick to make, it's good, and it's a great host to veggies, meats, and lots of yummy toppings!

Week 8

Creamy Polenta

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

source: West Wind Milling Co, 50 mile radius

1 tbsp salt

source: not local

2 cups water

source: tap water, ya'll!

2 tbsp butter

source: Calder Dairy, 50 mile radius

Cornmeal for polenta

Directions:

• Get out a deep skillet or frying pan! 
• Add the 2 cups water, and set to a boil
• Once water is boiling, add the salt, then add the cornmeal
• Stir, and bring heat down to low
• Cook until mixture thickens and cornmeal is tender 
• Turn off the heat, and add butter. 
• Stir until butter is incorporated, and add thyme, oregano, rosemary, chives, etc. as desired

                                                    It's that easy. Plate, serve, and Enjoy!

Polenta topped with roasted root veggies