The Polenta Croutons That Weren’t

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The Polenta Croutons That Weren’t

April 8, 2011 by DiningAndDishing

One of the fun things about blogging is that sometimes I can lie and you never know the difference! Not that I would ever say a recipe that looks delicious also tastes delicious when it actually tasted terrible or anything .

I considered lying to you about this next recipe but I suppose I should make an effort to be a better person at some point in my life. So I’m coming clean!

Last night I decided to make my next Salad as a Meal recipe, polenta croutons. These croutons are one of the elements of Patricia’s Cesar salad, which need to be made a few hours in advance. My plan was to make the croutons last night and then incorporate them into a salad this evening. But they never quite made it…

We started so well. I lined my baking tray and cooked the polenta/parmesan mixture until it was nice and creamy.

The problem was you see, I wanted to make these croutons while it was still light outside so that I’d have some good natural lighting for my photos. But I was so hungry! And when my polenta was finished cooking, it never quite made it onto the baking tray…

Because I ate it for supper. Oops!

Certainly the sign of a good recipe though, no? PS: Salad as a Meal is officially on sale! Clearly, I recommend the book .

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on April 8, 2011 at 8:45 AM | Reply Lisa @ Healthy Diaries

I’m a huge fan of polenta, I love that stuff! I don’t think i’ve had polenta croutons though!
on April 8, 2011 at 8:52 AM | Reply Amy @ Second City Randomness

ha ha ha… oops! Better luck next time.

Happy Weekend, Beth!
on April 8, 2011 at 9:26 AM | Reply Sami

haha. that’s a common occurance for me! especially when i try to make roasted chickpeas…lol

weird that i just grabbed some polenta at the grocery store the other day! i hadn’t had it for a LONG time, but the sun dried tomato version was calling out to me

hope you enjoyed!

xo.
on April 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM | Reply Heather

Parmesan polenta croutons sound amazing – I hope you make them sometime soon!

Beautiful pictures!
on April 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM | Reply Hillary Davis

So funnnnneeeee!!!!! Loved it! I would have done the same thing!!!!!! )))
on April 8, 2011 at 9:59 AM | Reply Erica

ehheheh. Polenta is awesome! Glad you enjoyed!
on April 8, 2011 at 10:22 AM | Reply Week 4: Four Weeks of Salad as a Meal Challenge « The Secret Ingredient

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on April 8, 2011 at 10:54 AM | Reply 321delish

I am QUEEEN of eat while you cook. Its so hard to keep the spoon away from your mouth!
on April 8, 2011 at 10:58 AM | Reply Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday

LOL that’s awesome.

I love polenta. It’s my favourite food in the world.
on April 8, 2011 at 1:52 PM | Reply biz319

That’s funny!! Have a great weekend Beth!
on April 8, 2011 at 1:59 PM | Reply Lisa @ Thrive Style

Definitely a good sign! That combo sounds so good. I’m sure I would have done the same thing—and you can be sure they’d have tasted great if they made it to crouton phase
on April 8, 2011 at 2:30 PM | Reply Christine @ Merf In Progress

Oh my gosh, you’re so funny, I love it!!!
on April 8, 2011 at 2:31 PM | Reply thehealthyapron

I’ve never had polenta!! I really want to try it though!
on April 8, 2011 at 5:48 PM | Reply Roz

So funny!!! Have a wonderful weekend Beth!!!
on April 8, 2011 at 6:48 PM | Reply Simply Life

ha, this definitely sounds like something I would do!
on April 8, 2011 at 8:31 PM | Reply Clarkie @ Beloved Green

Sometimes the best meals are the ones that never made it to the plate. I hear you about the good daylight though, it is pretty funny when I work recipes and cook times around when the best light in the kitchen will be coming through my windows.
on April 9, 2011 at 2:34 AM | Reply Sophia Lee

LOL that happens to me a lot.
I would roast sweet potatoes to transform it into a cool dish, but end up eating it!
on April 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM | Reply diabeticFoodie

I’ve been wanting to try these croutons. Thanks for the warning

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