What did you cook or eat today (February 2026)?

[Barriehie]

Polenta bake with fontina and ham

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Is the polenta cooled and sliced before assembling and baking?

 

[MypinchofItaly]

Is the polenta cooled and sliced before assembling and baking?

I used the instant one, ready in less than 5 mins. I let it cool down a bit before proceeding with the assembly. I didn’t slice it, I just smeared it in the baking tray and made layers

 

[Barriehie]

Yes it is, I used the instant one, ready in less than 5 mins. I let it cool down a bit before proceeding with the assembly.

Instant polenta?
I pour some boiling water on it and let it sit awhile so when I'm ready to cook it doesn't take as long.

I had to buy another bag last week.

 

[MypinchofItaly]

I pour some boiling water on it

Oh so you do the contrary as I do.
I put the water to boil and then pour the polenta on it, stirring continuously until it gets the right consistency.

 

[medtran49]

The other half of the no boil stuffed shells I had frozen from a few weeks back.

 

[Barriehie]

Oh so you do the contrary as I do.
I put the water to boil and then pour the polenta on it, stirring continuously until it gets the right consistency.

I pour the boiling water on it and then swirl it around a bit and then leave for 30 or 40 minutes.

 

[MypinchofItaly]

I pour the boiling water on it and then swirl it around a bit and then leave for 30 or 40 minutes.

Ah. First time I hear this method. Like a sort of porridge. Maybe it’s because of the texture?

 

[Barriehie]

Ah. First time I hear this method. Like a sort of porridge. Maybe it’s because of the texture?

It shortens the cooking time since some of the water gets absorbed while it's sitting. You don't have to mind it as much!

 

[badjak]

Misshapen is also a shape

 

[karadekoolaid]

That looks absolutely splendid. I'm sure you all enjoyed everything!

The final finale just before we walked it over. They were appreciative!

 

[karadekoolaid]

Wife's school friends over for lunch today. Haven't seen them in a couple of years, and they're Caracas high society
Lovely, lovely people.
Moroccan chicken with olives and lemon; beetroot and carrot salad, stuffed vine leaves and rice with all sorts of bits and pieces

 

[detroitdad]

Wife's school friends over for lunch today. Haven't seen them in a couple of years, and they're Caracas high society
Lovely, lovely people.
Moroccan chicken with olives and lemon; beetroot and carrot salad, stuffed vine leaves and rice with all sorts of bits and piecesView attachment 142045View attachment 142046View attachment 142047View attachment 142048

I'll take a plate please!

 

[karadekoolaid]

I'll take a plate please!

When my laptop is working again, I'll post the recipe. The chicken was great.

 

[detroitdad]

When my laptop is working again, I'll post the recipe. The chicken was great.

Everything liked amazing

 

[detroitdad]

Looked.... not liked, buzzed typi is hard.