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Creamy stovetop polenta with Parmesan cheese

Creamy Stovetop Polenta

Creamy, buttery Parmesan polenta doesn’t have to mean standing over the stove stirring forever. This easy stovetop polenta cooks low and slow with just an occasional stir, giving you rich, fluffy, perfectly creamy polenta that’s delicious straight from the pot or chilled and fried or grilled later.

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Creamy stovetop polenta with Parmesan cheese

Creamy Stovetop Polenta

Creamy, buttery Parmesan polenta doesn’t have to mean standing over the stove stirring forever. This easy stovetop polenta cooks low and slow with just an occasional stir, giving you rich, fluffy, perfectly creamy polenta that’s delicious straight from the pot or chilled and fried or grilled later.

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad: Summer in a Bowl

Fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and basil tossed with olive oil and balsamic make the easiest summer salad. When the veggies are fresh from the farm, you really don’t need much else!

fresh corn at the market

How to Cook Corn on the Cob

Nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob! Learn the best ways to cook it, how to pick the freshest ears at the farmers market, the differences between yellow, white, and bi-color corn, and delicious ways to use leftover kernels in your favorite recipes.

potato salad

Classic Creamy Potato Salad

This creamy homemade potato salad is everything a classic summer side dish should be. Made with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, green onions, and a sweet, tangy dressing, it’s the perfect make-ahead recipe for cookouts, picnics, holidays, and family gatherings. One bite, and you’ll understand why this timeless favorite never goes out of style.

shrimp fried rice

Hibachi Shrimp Fried Rice

This hibachi fried rice is packed with shrimp, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and vegetables for bold homemade hibachi flavor. Easy, delicious, and better than takeout!

my favorite things

water bottle in the car

Water

Hydration, happiness, and a water bottle that rarely leaves my side! I drink water all day, every day – and honestly, I love it. From delivery jugs to my favorite reusable bottle, here’s why water is one of my favorite things.

grilled cheese

Sandwich Melts: Ooey, Gooey, Golden Goodness

From tuna melts to roast beef gooey goodness, sandwich melts are the ultimate comfort food. Try these 7 different types of melts for lunch, dinner, or to serve alongside a cozy bowl of soup.

couch nap

The Magic of a Couch Nap

Couch naps are the ultimate act of comfort – short, sweet, and soul-soothing. Here’s why they’re the best kind of rest.

flip flops out the car window

My Favorite Things: Flip Flops

Late August in Connecticut means sweaters and falling leaves, but I’m still slipping into my one trusty pair of flip flops. Holding onto summer until the very last moment.

My personal blog

fresh corn at the market

How to Cook Corn on the Cob

Nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob! Learn the best ways to cook it, how to pick the freshest ears at the farmers market, the differences between yellow, white, and bi-color corn, and delicious ways to use leftover kernels in your favorite recipes.

girl swinging

Reasons I’ll Always Love Summertime

What are your reasons to love summertime? Mine go back to childhood in Connecticut, where backyard adventures, family gardens, neighborhood games, and warm evenings created memories I’ll treasure forever.