Category Archives: Cornmeal

Summer Fruit Desserts

Summer Fruits are at their peak just in time for the July 4th BBQ and summer family picnics. Here are some of my favorite summer fruit desserts. These desserts will be the hit of the party. I’ve thrown in a … Continue reading

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Creamy Soft Polenta – Perfect On A Chilly Day

I can’t think of a better dish to make on a cold day. This Soft Polenta always reminds me of my childhood. My mother would make polenta once a year and it was always in the middle of a cold … Continue reading

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Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads

Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads all have much in common: They are really good, quick and easy to make. Once upon a time a long time ago, I was the sous chef at a restaurant in Delray Beach. The … Continue reading

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Summer Fruit Cobbler Topped With Cornmeal Biscuits

Summertime fruit is ripe for the picking and this Sumer Fruit Cobbler with Cornmeal Biscuit Topping is the perfect warm weather dessert. What I like the most about preparing a cobbler is it can be done quickly, a lot quicker … Continue reading

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A Light Luncheon

I had a friend over for lunch to celebrate both of our birthdays. I made a light lunch so we could enjoy dessert. Hey, it’s a birthday celebration after all. I made this delicious Wild Rice Salad with Smoked Chicken … Continue reading

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Cornmeal Biscotti with Dried Cranberry And Pistachio

Here’s a Biscotti recipe that will delight everyone. The cornmeal gives the Biscotti crunch, the cranberries give sweetness and the pistachios give sophistication. I think you will be very pleased with the results. Makes About 2 Dozen Slices 4          Ounces … Continue reading

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