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You want to know what amazes me consistently?
That I can debate with myself in my head for hours and hours about if I should make this or that. Should I go with chicken or shrimp, vegan or heavy on the meat, super cheesy or super healthy, top with an egg or leave the egg off.
Honestly, I know it may sound stupid and like a problem most people would love to have, but the problem is, it that I am like this with pretty much everything that involves making a decision.
I simply cannot do it.
My mom has decided that she thinks I have dyslexia and I know she is no doctor, but I am pretty sure she it right.
I know this is nothing to joke around about, but my older brother Trevor and my younger brother Red both have dyslexia. So the odds for me are not looking too good. And yeah, I show many other signs of dyslexia other than the fact that I cannot make a decision, like the fact that I have the hardest time with my left and rights (cannot believe I just told you guys that!), my grammar is complete crap and I am incredibly focused and unfocused all at the same time.
Really, I do not know why I am sharing this today and I will probably talk more about it over time because it is something I have struggled with my entire life and whether it is truly dyslexia or that I am just plain crazy is something I struggle with on a daily base.
Like the day I made this. I know it seems so incredibly stupid, but I actually started making four different meals and stopped a third of the way through because I changed my mind and decided I did not want to make whatever it was I was trying to make. Finally, I only had forty minutes of daylight left to get something made that day and this meal came into my head. YES. Finally.
This is why there are zero process shots for you guys today.
Because my brain was just not working and I am totally insane. I will always be the first one to admit that.
But I gotta say, I am incredibly happy I got this meal made. It may be so simple and so easy, but it is also just what I wanted. Healthy, quick, minimal cook time and minimal ingredients. It is warm and cozy without being too heavy. I was pretty happy with it.
Creighton (the “meat only” brother) on the other hand was totally disappointed. Mushrooms? What the heck is Polenta? Goat Cheese? Is there beef?
Yeah, not his meal, but it is so my kind of meal. And I had it ready in twenty minutes flat. That us incredible if you ask me.
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And you know, I think eggs just make everything better.
Oh, and a little note. The site will be down for a few hours tonight for scheduled maintenance. Scheduled maintenance that I am very excited to share with you guys tomorrow!! It is going to be good! 🙂
This looks sooooo good. I have got to make this.
Thanks Kristen!
This is so delicious. I love this food. Great idea. And also looking so good.
Thank you so much!!
Thank you!
I’m wishing I had this RIGHT NOW!!!!!
Thanks Brenda! It is a great quick meal!
I understand what you’re saying about decision-making. I’m incredibly indecisive and that drives my family and me nuts. Don’t be so tough on yourself. You have many wonderful aspects :). By the way, the new design of the website looks great!
Thank you so much, Hilary!!
Our mental processes sound eerily alike–my friend and I were just chatting about our compulsive indecision the other day; I’m that person who, after everyone else has put down their menus for 5 minutes, is still jumping back and forth between 5 different dishes. No shame! It just means we have plenty of brain activity going on that needs brain fuel for nourishment 🙂 this looks like a delightful dish to supplement that!
Oh man, that sounds like me!!
Thanks Ala!
Thanks a lot. You make simple recipes look so good! love your pics.
Keep the tasty in simple!
Thanks so much, Maitri!
Thank you!
Polenta is great with marinara sauce!
Thanks Kira!! I agree!!
Don’t be too hard on yourself. There are many people that have a hard time making a decision, including me. I love your blog, it looks great and you have some wonderful recipes. Your polenta dish looks amazing.
Thank you, Dawn!
I love the combination of polenta and eggs! It has been one of my go-to quick and satisfying meals for years. I really like that your version is spiffed-up enough that I could serve it to other people as well and not be a tad embarrassed (my version is pretty plain).
Thank you!
I was looking at this earlier thinking, wow this is random. But on closer inspection it really seems like a comforting dinner. Creamy, savory and has some protein. Yummmmm!
Haha! Thanks so much, Sophia!
This is perfection, in my opinion. I would eat this daily.
Thank you! I could eat this daily too!
There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of polenta with mushrooms!
I could not agree more! Thanks Laura!
Just recently learned what polenta was and how to make it… these pictures make me want to eat it even more =) YUM!
We love polenta over here! So good!
Thank you!
I am super indecisive too. Good luck figuring everything out! This looks comforting and scruptious!
Thank you so much, Laura!!
Ohhhh my god. This looks incredible. It was definitely worth giving up on all those other meals you started! (PS your grammar seems just fine to me!)
Thanks so much, Becca!