Polenta

Tingly, salty, and irresistibly crunchy, this salt-and-pepper shrimp with cubes of crispy polenta (yes, from those tubes!) is a weeknight MVP.

This sturdy almond-polenta cake is a gentle landing spot for fresh figs, and also happens to be gluten-free. Swap figs for plums, raspberries, or blueberries.

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this smothered fried chicken with polenta and herb gremolata is perfect for a dinner party. 

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The cool kids from Elena in Montreal know how to hunker down and cook.

Polenta alfredo, polenta mac ‘n’ cheese, whatever it is, this polenta is very creamy and cheesy. We like that.

If you prefer pasta instead of polenta, stir the basil, parsley, and butter into 24 oz. cooked spaghetti or rigatoni and serve alongside the pork.

I love all winter braises, but this is the one I make all. the. time.

With this new technique, you can have creamy, perfectly cooked polenta without ruining your cooking arm.

Call it cheating—we call it 30 minutes you don’t need to spend standing at the stove.

Corn is in season—but corn is also for all seasons. Which is why we have triple corn polenta.

We used to think making polenta meant deciding between adding butter and milk or taking a flavor hit and just using water. But miso adds the umami and richness we crave without dairy.

Take out your tofu and put away your winter coat.

Chicken thighs, with garlic-honey, are here for the first Rent Week of the year. Breathe. You're in a space now.

Don't pretend like you haven't asked this before.

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Cheesy, peppery polenta you can make in an Instant Pot.

If you can’t find blood oranges, you can totally use naval oranges.

It's easy. It's delicious. Did I mention it's easy? This put-it-in-the-oven-and-forget-it baked polenta recipe brings the house down every time.

If you're in the midst of rent week, this polenta is a pretty solid cheap dinner idea.

Laura Wright from The First Mess on how she nailed this alt-grain dish.

Restaurant recipes for polenta budino, harissa swordfish, and a green gazpacho that readers couldn't wait to cook at home.

Budino is what Italians ask for when they want pudding. Sub in any stone fruit for the plums.

Trust: You want your polenta to be creamy, not sandy. Here's how it's done.