Polenta

You can braise the duck on Saturday and crisp it Sunday, which pares down the day-of duties.

No blood oranges? Use 4 navel oranges instead, and slice into 5 or 6 rounds, depending on their size.

If we had our way, we'd eat corn every at every meal. Oh, wait a second: With these 22 sweet and savory recipes with cornmeal, polenta, masa, and corn grits, we can—and will.

Leftover sauce? Bring a pot of water to boil: It’s pasta night.

For a moist cake, be sure to use finely ground polenta labeled “quick-cooking” or “instant”; cooking times listed on the package will be five minutes or less.

This lamb shank recipe calls for cooking them uncovered in their broth. It simultaneously browns and braises them, adding richness and color. Braise them a day ahead; the flavor will deepen overnight in the fridge.

Thanks to two very hands-off methods for the lamb and polenta, this is an excellent choice for a dinner party.

This polenta is the perfect match for a fresh and summery tomato-basil sauce.

Chris's Recipe Review: Bacon-Wrapped Eggs with Polenta

Bridget's Recipe Review: Bacon-Wrapped Eggs with Polenta

A basic recipe for creamy polenta, the perfect counterpart to whatever's for dinner.