Mixed Mushroom Polenta

Hugh and I watched a lot of Ottolenghi videos on our long flight, and he got us on a mushroom kick. I know they aren’t everyone's favorites, but with creamy polenta and a bit of cheese, they are rich and delicious. I started with his recipe, which on its own is a beautiful vegetarian main, but you can’t go anywhere without hearing about how much more protein we need. So! I think a quick fried or poached egg would be a nice addition here, but my family preferred chicken. I did a quick honey mustard marinade and pan seared it, but a whole roasted chicken would be a really hands off way to add more to this meal as well!

I find the best variety of mushrooms at farm stands or farmers markets. A more health food oriented store is going to have better options than say, Trader Joe’s or Ralphs. Any mushroom does the trick here, but it looks so pretty when you have a variety. I’m aware this may read like more of a celebration dish, or good for entertaining, so keep it in mind!