4 cups water or vegetable stock
1 cup polenta or finely ground cornmeal
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground basil or oregano
3 tbsp chopped scallions
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto:
1/2 cup softened sun-dried tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tsp capers
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 large fresh tomato, seeded
Black Beans:
2 cups cooked black beans
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 red onion, minced
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup dry sherry |