(For all ingredients, please use organic versions if available)
Polenta (Serves 8)
5 cups soup stock or water, cold
2 cups polenta, medium coarse
¼ cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
Fresh ground pepper, 3 turns on the grinder

Seasonal Vegetable and Fresh Herb Ragout (Serves 8)
4 cups seasonal vegetables
4 cups diced fresh or canned tomatoes
1 cup onion, diced
¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, minced or whole cloves
½ cup mixed fresh herbs, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
Fresh ground pepper, 3 turns on the grinder