Maple Balsamic Braised Beets, Bison, & Polenta

Do you have your plans for Valentine’s Day dinner yet? I honestly believe that going out to eat for Valentine’s Day is highly over-rated. Unfortunately, this seemingly celebratory date of romance is actually a true day of marital celebration for us – not unfortunately, but you know what I mean. Restaurants are crowded, with set…

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Polenta, Pork Tenderloin, & Blood Orange Paste

As I said before, the blood orange season is simply so sweet and so short, I feel compelled the create and consume the superb citrus sphere. Rather than a cake – this time, a perfectly roasted pork tenderloin over polenta and spinach, glazed with the sweet savory goodness of a blood orange reduction-paste. Enjoy. Polenta,…

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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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