Herbed Polenta

4 cups milk

5 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups polenta or corn grits

3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

¾ cup half-and-half

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

In a large saucepan over medium-high, combine the milk, water and salt, then bring to a boil.While whisking, slowly pour the polenta into the pan. Continue whisking while the mixture returns to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes.Stir in the oregano, thyme, mint, half-and-half, parmesan and butter. When the polenta is smooth, season with salt and pepper.Serves 12.@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 207 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated), 24 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein, 22 mg cholesterol, 403 mg sodium.