For the polenta: 4 3/4 cups water 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 sprig rosemary 1 cup cornmeal polenta 3 tablespoons butter 5 ounces Gruyère, shredded For the scallops: 1 pound fresh sea scallops 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced 1/2 … [Read more...] about Rosemary Grilled Scallops with Creamy Gruyère Polenta
Archives for June 2011
Homemade Ginger Ale for Summer Evenings
Summer is here. Cool off and take refuge from the sun with some homemade ginger ale, perfect for sitting by the pool, with rum as a cocktail or with dinner on the patio. (Note to self: finish patio construction.) Most days, my mornings are hectic. I get up to the sound of … [Read more...] about Homemade Ginger Ale for Summer Evenings
Homemade Ginger Ale
3 cups fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon lime peel 6 cups water 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar or sucanat club soda lime wedges Peel ginger root and chop into small chunks. Add ginger root, lime peel and water to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, turn down to … [Read more...] about Homemade Ginger Ale
Creamy Grilled Artichoke Dip and Green Valley Organics
This dip features grilled artichokes, spring onions and creamy sour cream and cream cheese for a side dish to pair with all your favorite summer meals. This creamy grilled artichoke dip will soon be a summer favorite. We made ours with Green Valley Organics Lactose-Free Sour … [Read more...] about Creamy Grilled Artichoke Dip and Green Valley Organics
Creamy Grilled Artichoke Dip
1 10-ounce jar marinated artichokes 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 lemon, juiced 3 spring onions, diced 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Heat grill to 500° F. … [Read more...] about Creamy Grilled Artichoke Dip