One thing I indulged in for the very first time just over a year ago is polenta. I have to admit; I wasn't exactly certain what it was or what it consisted of until I ordered it as an appetizer...
Put Polenta Cornbread in the rotation! It's especially great for those nights when you're having chili or want something sweet to go with your morning coffee. Recipe on shutterbean.com
Wondering how to make polenta? Cornmeal, water and butter make a polenta that’s creamy, thick, and savory. Top this creamy polenta recipe with roasted veggies, shrimp or ragout.
Oh. Hey. Remember me? I brought you here to enjoy my food and writing and the left you in the cold for a few weeks? Forgive me. Life gets in the way . Oh who am I kidding…. it’s basebal…
Tonight, I was planning to make chili for dinner. Usually we serve chili over rice (natch) but I had a quart of buttermilk in the fridge and thought… can I use that to make some cornbread? I …
Creamy polenta! This light and fluffy polenta is perfect for serving with ribs, chicken, pork, lamb, or veal, and is also great with roasted veggies.
A crave-worthy Mediterranean meal with a sweet Southern twist!
Grits casserole meets soufflé! It's a puffy, cheesy favorite at the dinner table. Serve with ham for Easter dinner, as part of a spread for brunch, or as a side to any meal. Unlike most soufflés, this one is EASY.
Baked polenta with gorgonzola is another delicious and healthy side dish to enjoy on autumn days.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Grits- these spicy, cheesy grits are wonderfully creamy and a great addition to a southern breakfast.
Baked polenta rounds sit under a creamy spinach Florentine sauce.
Tamales are incredibly popular around here likely in part because we're so close to the Mexican border. The downside is they're a tremendous amount of work to make from scratch and unless you're into some sort of "flashmob" scene for extra hands when you're making them, most of us "locals" settle for a tamale pie instead. I've been known to make it from time to time myself and it usually involves a chili like base with a cornbread topping; however, this multi layer version's so darn good it puts the others to shame. It starts with the filling which is...
The national dish of Romania is a lovely side. Be sure to serve it with a dollop of sour cream. It goes perfectly with any stew or soup.
Crispy on the top and bottom and dense and creamy in the center. A delicious way to enjoy polenta.
Polenta is a good alternative for rice or pasta and commonly served with sauce dishes.
A definitive guide—and some myth debunking—to making the best possible polenta at home.
Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, and this pizza delivers! The herbed polenta crust is topped with easy-to-make sauce, as well as onions, mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, and rosemary. Now you can have your pizza
So you bought a tube of polenta - now what? Here are 4 of our favorite ways to use them.
Tonight, I was planning to make chili for dinner. Usually we serve chili over rice (natch) but I had a quart of buttermilk in the fridge and thought… can I use that to make some cornbread? I …
Skillet Margherita Polenta Pizza – a quick easy twist to the classic Italian Margherita pizza. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, clean eating, and with easy substitution can also be made vegan….whoa! o.k. lets just say this pizza is the perfect choice for whatever your preferred style of eating might be. (and don't forget healthy...it's that too!)
Cheesy Tomato Grits are wonderfully cheesy and a little spicy and they are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce from The Lusty Vegan by Ayinde Howell and Zoe Eisenberg is a delicious appetizer or snack to serve on date night.
Creamy polenta is a perfect pairing for all kinds of meats, stews, and sauces. Learn how to make perfect polenta with Chef John's easy, cheesy recipe.
This vegan cornbread recipe keeps for two or three days, and you can reheat the leftovers in the oven or microwave for a quick and comforting afternoon snack.
Introduce this flavorful, internationally-loved grain to the family this week.
Polenta goes well with everything. The Parmesan Cheese in this dish just gives the polenta a little something extra.
