Learn how to buy, cook, and store this versatile grain. On first glance, polenta, cornmeal, and grits seem similar; after all, they’re all derived from corn. But it’s the type of corn — and how it’s ...

From firm and grilled to soft and creamy, polenta has a wide array of culinary possibilities. Today, we'll look at how to prepare the best rich, meal-in-itself style of polenta. The constants for our ...

Polenta, the humble Italian cornmeal dish, can be creamy, firm, grilled, or even turned into a pizza crust. With the right grind, ratio, and technique, it becomes a versatile base for endless flavor ...

For most people, the only time lasagna lands on the weeknight table is when they prepare it ahead during the weekend. Or when it came out of a box. Even the no-boil noodles usually are too much ...

After the hectic holiday season, I’m looking forward to some down time and simple and comforting meals that come together with little effort. There’s no better place to start than with polenta.

This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods, that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. It would be welcome any time from breakfast to lunch to dinner, and also a nice ...

Understanding the differences between polenta, grits, and cornmeal—and how best to use them—is complex and interesting, and we’ll get to that! But there’s also a short answer, so let’s start there and ...