how2heroes » Creamy Pecorino & Rosemary Polenta

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Serves 8

Ingredients

For Polenta

4 cups whole milk
2 cups water
kosher salt
black pepper
1¾ cups stone ground yellow polenta
1 stick unsalted butter, cubed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
3-4 sprigs rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp chopped parsley

Serving Suggestions

protein of choice (seared sirloin steak suggested)
aged balsamic for drizzling
extra virgin olive oil to finish

How-to

Make Polenta

In a large pot, bring milk, water, salt and pepper to just below a boil over high heat
Slowly whisk in polenta until fully incorporated
Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring constantly (be careful - it may start to splatter as it thickens)
When polenta is fully cooked, stir in butter, Pecorino, olive oil and chopped herbs
Keep warm until serving

Serving Suggestions

Serve with your favorite protein (David suggests sirloin steak)
Drizzle with an aged balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and chopped herbs (optional)

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David Blessing

David Blessing worked as a kid in his father's restaurants in Portland, Maine. After attending culinary school in Boston, he went on to spend a 13-year stint with The Four Seasons Hotels, opening restaurants and luxury inns. David's varied experiences in the industry led him to Longwood Lifestyle & Events Company in Boston, where he serves as the Culinary Arts Director. He is passionate about fresh ingredients and cooking, and believes that the foodservice industry is "too much hard work to not really love what you do."