Recipe - Polenta Squares

2 One half cup Water
2 One half cup Vegetable stock
1 teaspoon Vegetarian
"chicken"flavored stock
Powder
One fourth teaspoon Black pepper
1 cup Uncooked polenta; (see note)
2 teaspoon Butter or olive oil
1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
OR soy Parmesan cheese

MAKES 9 SERVINGS LACTO/VEGAN

While the ratatouille is simmering, make the Polenta Squares. Polenta is an
Italian cornmeal that is cooked with water into a puddinglike dressing at
table. mixture. It then needs to cool for at least 30 minutes before
cutting it into squares. At mealtime, reheat the polenta in the microwave
if necessary.

Combine water, stock, stock powder and pepper in large, heavybottomed pan.
Bring to a boil.

Turn heat to low and slowly add polenta in fine stream, Stirring constantly
with wire whisk to prevent lumps. Cover and simmer, stirring constantly,
until mixture is very thick, about 10 minutes.

Stir in butter or oil and all but 2 tablespoons of cheese. Spoon polenta
into lightly oiled 9inch square baking dish and smooth it evenly. Sprinkle
with remaining cheese.

Cool until polenta sets, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 3inch squares and
serve, either plain or topped with sauce. Makes 9