at home with ann

Hello wonderful readers!  We had a fantastic time in Alaska last week, and if I ever finish sorting and editing the 200+ photos I took, I will share a little recap with you.  When we arrived home at noon on Saturday after traveling since 7AM Alaska time on Friday, I can assure you that I had no energy to cook or shop for food.  So, when I woke up inexplicably bright and early on Sunday, I hustled over to the market to restock our kitchen before the weekend masses descended on the store.  Aside from a few setbacks (forgetting my shopping list and a crazy delay at the deli), I escaped with food for a few days, and a great meal planned for dinner last night. As you know, we love cooking on the grill.  Charcoal grilling can be a lengthy process, so we reserve it for weekend evenings when we don't have anything else going on.  Lounging around on the porch waiting for the coals to heat often results in us eating dinner on the late side, but it's always worth th...

Polenta is made from cornmeal.  It's a great alternative to pasta in Italian themed dishes, and many varieties are gluten free.  This recipe uses prepared polenta, which is sold in tubes.  I usually find it above the fancy cheese case at the market.   Baked Polenta with Sausage, Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce adapted from MyRecipes Ingredients: Olive oil                   1  can (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes                   1  tablespoon  chopped fresh oregano                   1  medium yellow onion, halved lengthwise, then cut into thin wedges                   1  medium yellow, red, or orange bell pepper, ...