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Hi, hi, hi. It’s Wednesday!
Ready for the ultimate end of summer meal?
Ah, I hope so!
This is loaded with fresh garden veggies or in my case, fresh from the store garden veggies since the only thing I currently have growing right now is a bush of basil and a bush of mint.
Thankfully, they are doing well…
Which is surprising since I have them inside (of course) in the smallest pot, with barely any soil. I know, know, recipe for disaster!
But hey it’s working, so why fix what’s not broken?
Ok wait.
I have to tell you guys, this week is a pretty big week around here.
See, little Asher turns five on Friday.
Yes, five!! I still cannot believe it.
Honestly, birthdays around here have never been that big of deal (well they used to be, back when we lived with gazillions of family in Ohio, but in Colorado – not so much), but for some reason Asher’s birthdays are a big deal. I mean, we started celebrating last Friday and I have feeling the, “ok, fine only because it is your birthday” line will continue on through the long weekend.
Oh and there are lots of treats being made. Treats for school, treats for everyday and um, a big chocolate on the inside pink on the outside cake. It’s gonna be good.
Obviously, these veggies in this meal are kind of needed right now.
All the veggies equal out all the sugar, right?
Yeah, right!
This ratatouille is kind of the perfect transition meal from summer to fall. Early September is such a weird food time. Sometimes it is really hot and all you want is summer food, but then it cools off at night and that comfort food craving hits.
This is the perfect fix.
It’s got all the fresh summer veggies, but that creamy, cheesy polenta makes it a total comfort food.
I love creamy, cheesy polenta!
Oh, and those colorful things too. The veggies? Yeah those. I love those too.
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Look at that color though, it’s totally cheesy healthy comfort food!
I want this right now! Love ratatouille!
Thanks Lauren!
I’m so ready for this! You um, deliver?
Hehe! I wish, that would be kind of fun!
Great looking dish – great looking photos! The polenta looks dreamy!
I am impressed you grew that basil plant in a small pot – I have killed just about every basil plant ever !
Hoping you post the “chocolate on the inside, pink on the outside” cake! Would love to drool over photos!
Happy Birthday to Asher!
Haha! Thank you so much, Shashi! Not sure what am ding about the cake! Well see how it turns out!
I love polenta and there’s nothing better than topping it with garden veggies!
Thanks Laura!! I love the garden veggies!
Love this polenta dish and its a beauty! I can’t wait to see what you make for Asher’s Birthday!
Than you so much, Meagan! Not sure if I am posting the cake or not. I have to see how it turns out!
I LOVE ratatouille! AND creamy polenta! This will be a staple in my house this winter – soooo yummy and comforting!
Thanks so much, Julia!! Love your smoothie today!! I seriously making it tomorrow!
This dish looks fabulous! I love the summer-y colors. Perfect for the summer/fall transition. 🙂
And I can’t wait to see Asher’s birthday cake! I’m sure it will be phenom. 😀
Pinned!
Thank you so much, Abbie! It really is a perfect transition meal!
What a great way to enjoy summers best!
Thanks Kevin!
Creamy polenta is one of my favorite things ever. Love this!
I love polenta so much and always have it on hand! It is so easy and quick and a great stand in when we get a little board with rice and quinoa!!
Thank you so much, Lori!
Wow that looks amazing, fantastic recipe!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Thanks so much, Eric!
How creamy and spicy and delicious!!! I want this!!!
Thank you so much, Robyn! I love all the spicy flavors!
I love me some polenta! This looks fabulous. Love all the veggies too 🙂
Thanks Laura! the polenta kind of rules!
Holy yum!! This is going on my meal plan for next week! What an incredible bowl!
Thanks Steph!! Hope you love this!
I must admit that I’ve never had polenta. You certainly make it look delicious though! I must give it a try.
Oh my gosh, you have to try it!! If you like anything creamy and smooth, then you will love polenta! It is awesome!
Wah! So pretty. Veggies. Polenta. Sausage. Be still my heart. This looks wonderful!
Thank you so much, Mary-Clay!