6. Crispy Polenta Cakes with Tomato Sauce.
Serves 2-3 people
Ingredients:
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18-ounce tube of polenta or 1 cup instant polenta
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2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 Roma Tomatoes
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7-10 Kalamata Olives
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1⁄4 cup drained chickpeas
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1/2 tablespoon sugar
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1 TBSP Parmesan cheese
Direction
Unpack and Slice
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Unpack one tube of polenta, cut 1/2 inch thick slices.
Drain + Rinse
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Drain and rinse can of chickpeas.
Wash + Dice
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Wash, pat dry tomatoes, dice Roma tomatoes into small bits, mince garlic cloves, chop olives into small size, and set to the side.
Heat+Add+Taste
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, chopped garlic, and cook until tender. Stir in the pre-diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and olives. Bring the sauce to a boil.
Pan-Fry + Serve
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Take 2-3 sliced cakes and carefully drop into a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil to get the cakes nice and crispy. Cook the polenta cakes for 3-5 minutes on both sides and serve with the delicious sauce, top with parmesan cheese.
Italian Fruit Ice
Ingredients:
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1.5 Cup frozen Cherries
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2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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3 Tbsp sugar
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2 Cup crushed ice
ADD+ BLEND
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Add frozen cherries, sugar, fresh lemon juice, and ice to the blender. Add the lid. Have kids blend until a slushy icy comes together – Taste.
Adjust + Enjoy
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Does it need more lemon? More honey? Adjust the flavors then serve in small cups.