Polenta Poached Egg Stack

One of the most satisfying breakfasts on earth, in my opinion, consists of poached eggs. Ooey gooey poached eggs. Bright yellow-orange, yolks running across the plate and sprinkled with plenty of salt. Oh yea. Poached eggs. Perfectly poached eggs. Breakfast of champions. And skip the greasy grits – go for the magnificent, warming flavors of…

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Spicy Chili Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Corn Chowder

I’m not a Southern girl by any stretch. Born and raised in the Colorado sunshine and bright blue sky, I often wish I was a southern belle, but I don’t think it’s meant to be. I am a little bit spicy, though, in personality and style. And in addition to spice in my life, I…

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Spicy Polenta Rounds and Curly Cheddar Crisps

We really like polenta in our house. Yes, we do. No, it’s not paleo, it’s not grain-free, and no one can really digest corn. But it tastes good, you know? Almost nutty, almost sweet, almost creamy, and almost crunchy. It’s almost like corn – in the form of polenta, at least – is magical. If…

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Green Chile Meatballs with Polenta Croutons

With the “oh my good god” category success of the last polenta creation, I decided to break out the green chiles and host a southwestern themed dinner tonight. This one was a success too! Green Chile Meatballs with Polenta Croutons Meatballs: 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup roasted green chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1/4…

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