Polenta is nothing more than coarsely ground cornmeal. The classic ratio is 1 part polenta to 4 parts water, but I like to measure the polenta just a little...
Author: Chef John
This versatile side dish would work great along with pork, chicken, beef or fish. The trick is to slowly add the cornmeal and whisk constantly to avoid...
Author: dadrules
This recipe is a perfect way to highlight and use fresh summer tomatoes. It makes a great side dish for grilled chicken or pork chops.
Author: rjohl
Easy and delicious creamy polenta. Makes a great side, appetizer, or base for a hearty stew.
Author: Keith Haney
Why stir polenta forever when this delicious recipe works beautifully? I like to roast veggies (eggplant, zucchini, onion) while the polenta bakes, then...
Author: Nancy
Simple directions on how to cook plain polenta. There are many options for polenta once it is cooked: you can mix in fresh herbs and cheeses, bake it,...
Author: IDAJ
My entire family loves this recipe. A quick baked polenta topped with red sauce. Very easy to make and great the next day too (and the day after that!)...
Author: Jacquita
Rich, tomato-based casserole made with sweet Italian sausage, baked in a polenta crust and topped with mozzarella cheese. This is a great substitution...
Author: COOKINGQUEEN75
A fairly quick and simple recipe that utilizes store bought sauce and polenta to save time for busy folks. This casserole is VERY rich, so use small servings....
Author: DOCTOR KITTEN
A wonderful dish that is a favorite for Derby Day (or any day) brunch.
Author: Mark Ky
I had this at a party at a colleague's house. I've loved cheese grits for years, but these are by far the best I've ever had.
Author: ABBYLADYBUG
This is a gourmet polenta recipe as it uses kale and goat cheese.
Author: Candice
This side dish is great served hot and topped with Parmesan cheese, or chilled, cut into shapes and then griddled.
Author: JOE ZARANSKI
An adventurous dish of fried polenta cakes, shrimp wrapped in prosciutto and a hazelnut liquor sauce! It is as beautiful to see as it is to eat.
Author: PEGW
A quick and easy meal with lots of flavor. Put together in 10 minutes.
Author: Fiffen
Want a different family side dish but with flavors sure to please? Then try this. With some store-bought polenta in a tube and a few other ingredients,...
Author: laughingmagpie
Ground turkey, beans, polenta, and just the right seasonings make this dish amazing! My family devours this time and time again. I love the way the polenta...
Author: JO'Neil
When I first began my career as a cook in San Francisco, I remember talking with a Chef about an upcoming menu on which he was thinking of using polenta...
Author: Chef John
Creamy polenta is seasoned with Parmesan and rosemary -- delicious served with osso buco (braised lamb or veal shanks). This is excellent without the rosemary...
Author: food-dancer
Mushrooms roasted with balsamic vinegar are nestled in creamy, cheesy polenta in this bake that doubles as a vegetarian main dish or side.
Author: LauraF
Easiest polenta ever! Bakes up creamy and delicious. You (ok, I) will never make polenta on the stovetop again.
Author: Nancy
A delicious medley of hot Italian sausage and peppers is spooned over creamy Parmesan polenta in this satisfying weeknight recipe.
Author: Julie Hubert
Grilled polenta rounds are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with a fresh salsa for a light and refreshing appetizer in the hot summer...
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
Benvenuto, meatless Monday! This is a vegan adaptation of traditional Italian creamy polenta and thick ragu full of vegetable proteins. Bake leftover polenta...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This is a great twist on the traditional french fry. If you don't want to go to the trouble of making your own by scratch, you can always buy prepared...
Author: ALEC1967
Why buy polenta in a box when you can make it from scratch cheaper? A great day-before dish. Once the polenta has been refrigerated serve it in a variety...
Author: Dawn
Our favorite mushrooms and polenta recipe of all time. Takes some stirring but well worth it. This recipe is a keeper!
Author: Karen Gallinetti
Polenta goes high tech by cooking it in the Instant Pot®! You can make this recipe as is for a complete meal or only use the Instant Pot® to prepare...
Author: thedailygourmet
These polenta fries made in the air fryer are simple, crunchy, delicious, and addictive. My first batch was an experiment and they were so good that I...
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
Creamy polenta without any animal products. Serve this for a savory accompaniment to your meals. Polenta goes very well with tomato-based dishes, beans,...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
Baked polenta casserole with Fontina cheese and tomato sauce. Even meat lovers will love this yummy vegetarian dish.
Author: Gramzie's kitchen
A delicious, healthy, and easy-to-bake lasagna that substitutes polenta for pasta, topped with homemade sauce!
Author: chickuh4u
From Italy's Emilia-Romagna, creamy polenta and cranberry beans are cooked together and then pan-fried. This particular version hails from Modena, famous...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
A perfect side dish for chicken dishes, or a nice little appetizer. Don't forget some marinara to go with.
Author: Ryan
What's more Southern than grits? My own version of a dish that is a house specialty at a restaurant in the Florida Panhandle. I've tweaked the original...
Author: Aggie
Polenta, a staple of Northern Italian cuisine, is traditionally made by adding cornmeal to boiling salted water and stirring with a wooden spoon until...
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
Add some fresh spinach, garlic, and Italian cheeses to your polenta to give it that extra amazing flavor. The homemade tomato seafood sauce in this recipe...
Author: Natalie Ercolini
It's a great day when my mom serves up this Southern specialty! Cooked grits are combined with seasonings, cheese, and eggs, then baked. The eggs are the...
Author: SARA LEE
This is an easy casserole kind of dish that I came up with. Wanted something hearty and low maintenance. I make the polenta myself so no need to run to...
Author: Casey
This tasty polenta cooked in the microwave can be ready in minutes. It is particularly handy if you want to whip some up real fast to chill, slice, and...
Author: ~S~
This is an excellent polenta recipe with a Mexican kick!!
Author: Karen Gallinetti
When we had our restaurant, one of our specials on Thursday night was polenta and chicken. We always had polenta left over and Dad would complain about...
Author: Mary-Anne
Grits are a staple on the Southern table for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and can be served sweet or savory. Adding blue cheese turns this ordinary side...
Author: AZ
Fresh summer vegetables paired with creamy polenta baked in an Italian sauce and topped with cheese -- delicioso! I recommend serving it with crusty garlic...
Author: Melissa McGee
Polenta baked with Gorgonzola and grated Parmesan is also known as polenta concia. It's a typical dish of the Northern Italian Lombardy region, where Gorgonzola...
Author: tea
Pre-made polenta, Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and a little salt are all you need for these crispy polenta fries. They are great right out of the oven but...
Author: Bren