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In her New York Times bestseller Everyday Italian, Giada De Laurentiis introduced us to the simple, fresh flavors of her native Italian cuisine. Now, America’s favorite Italian cook is back with a new batch of simple, delicious recipes geared toward family meals—Italian style. These unpretentious and delicious meals are at the center of some of Giada’s warmest memories of sitting around the table with her family, passing bowls of wonderful food, and laughing over old times.

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Giada's Family Dinners

Authors: Giada De Laurentiis

Date: April 2006

ISBN: 030723827X

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Hardcover

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Herbed Cheese Polenta
Recipe from: Giada's Family Dinners
by Giada De Laurentiis
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This is the Italian version of mashed potatoes - we serve it with every kind of roast or sautéed meat or poultry. Herbs are a great way to make polenta look and taste upscale.

Makes 8 to 10 servings

9 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups whole milk
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, herbs, and pepper. Stir until the butter and cheese melt.
Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

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