And since I was the absolute low man on the totem pole in the kitchen, guess who got to stand at the hot stove and stir that stock pot full
of polenta for about an hour.
Serve this chunky, all - purpose tomato sauce with crispy and creamy disks
of polenta for the ultimate appetizer or vegetarian main.
Not exact matches
I have a variation
of this
polenta recipe I developed
for the new cookbook, with a different grain.
These racks
of lamb make
for a beautiful dinner presentation when displayed whole, or slice them and lay the chops over pilaf or soft
polenta for impressive plates.
As
for the preparation, I happened to have US measuring cups (another gift from my sister - in - law)- 1 cup
polenta = 163 g (I measured it on my scale but one internet site said the conversion
of 1 cup cornmeal should be between 128 - 130 g) and 1 tbsp butter = 15 g. I have halved the recipe because making a dozen is just too many
for us to finish.
Creamy
polenta is a fantastic side dish to serve in place
of pasta or potatoes and we've perfected two delicious versions
of our basic
polenta recipe — one
for the stovetop, another
for the pressure cooker.
It obviously means I bought 20 aubergines I baked 10 aubergines to freeze the flesh, I made this recipe above out
of two ones, tonight's dinner was a
polenta - aubergine casserole, and I plan some aubergine cakes
for tomorrow but what am I doing with the leftovers??
The Food The food is Italian with a twist;
polenta, otherwise known as cornmeal, serves as the base
for most
of the meals.
The size
of the grits is perfect
for making the basic
polenta.
Polenta makes a great gluten free substitution or a nice side dish when I'm looking
for options outside
of potatoes and rice.
This recipe
for asparagus ricotta tart is the combination
of two recipes:
Polenta Pizza and Sauteed Asparagus.
I'm currently in love with cornmeal (have made
polenta for dinner five
of seven nights this past week) and definitely fall into the «preferring - less - sweet - desserts» category.
It has a variety
of uses —
for basting roast meats, to adding flavor to gravy, as a topping
for minestrone or
polenta or as wafer - thin slices placed over bruschetta or freshly baked bread.
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Eat some
of this and you'll get a lot
of iron and vitamin A. Just be aware
of which
polenta you use, as some are better
for you than others.
For this breakfast dish, I use a base
of polenta, crowned with a poached egg, golden yolk ready to spill out at the lightest touch
of a fork.
Serve over a disc
of polenta pan-fried in a little hazelnut oil and a simple salad
of mixed greens
for an exquisite meal.
For each person you are serving, place two slices
of fried
polenta on the plate.
We had some leftover bolognese sauce, so
for a quick dinner I thought I'd make some
polenta with a fair amount
of cheese, a little cream, and a bit
of butter.
One
of the things I like about this is that you can make up a mass
of polenta to last
for a few days and then have an easy supper
for a few days.
Polenta is also gluten - free, which makes it a fabulous breakfast (and dinner)
for those
of you who are gluten - intolerant.
I've been cooking with
polenta for so long, I sort
of assumed everyone used it.
Create a beautiful dinner
for guests
of hearty shrimp pasta with a touch
of spice and a soft orange
polenta cake topped with a rich ganache.
For the past few weeks, I have been a little obsessed with the idea
of making a
polenta pizza.
The following products contained above the limit
of quantification
for gluten: Product / Mean ppm Millet flour / 305 Millet flour / 327 Millet grain / 14 Millet grain / 25 White rice flour / 8.5 Buckwheat flour / 65 Sorghum flour / 234 Soy flour / 2, 925 Soy flour / 92 The following products tested below the limit
of quantification
for gluten: basmati rice; long grain brown rice; enriched corn meal; instant
polenta; 1 sample
of rice flour; hulled buckwheat; buckwheat groats; amaranth flour; flax seed; and amaranth seed.
Look
for this kind
of polenta in natural foods stores or the Italian or gluten - free foods sections
of supermarkets.
this looks great — disturbing to read the GMO cornmeal comment —
polenta, grits, etc are some
of my favorite foods and i hadn't thought about that — i would like to lighten this recipe (AND / or make it
for my lactose allergic daughter)-- anyone know if it would work with skim milk or soy milk instead
of cream?
Directions: Use a broad bottomed pan
for faster cooking / Dissolve the salt in the water / Add cornmeal gradually, whisking or stirring vigorously as you do so / On medium heat, stir more or less continuously until liquid comes to a simmer and begins to thicken / Turn heat to low and, using a large spoon, continue to cook and give a thorough stir every minute or so /
Polenta will continue to thicken and eventually begin to stick to itself, rather than to the pot / 15 — 25 minutes
for cooking depending on size
of pot and type
of cornmeal.
organic packages
of prepared
polenta have a deliciously creamy - grainy texture, so opt
for organic if you can find it.
for the
polenta: 6 cups
of stock (vegetable or chicken, preferably homemade) 1 cup
of polenta 1 - 2 tablespoons
of olive oil salt * may not be necessary if your broth is salty enough pepper
for the fennel + green beans: 1 fennel bulb (white part only, green parts reserve), sliced thin about two large handfuls
of green beans (tips removed) olive oil salt + pepper about 1 - 2 teaspoons
of za'atar some additional sesame seeds (there should be some in the za'atar, but I like a little extra)
Serve the beet salad atop a bed
of arugula or mixed greens
for a main course salad, or alongside a simple chicken breast, tofu, or
polenta steak
for a well - balanced dinner.
I tweaked the
polenta a wee bit just because
of what was available in fridge... carmelized some sweet onion and added baby lima beans with the corn... then finished with low fat cream cheese
for the marscapone... a wee bit
of fresh parm as well.
Add the
polenta triangles and fry, flipping gently halfway through,
for a couple
of minutes on each side until golden brown.
Crispy cornmeal
polenta is the health star
of this salad: It may be easier
for your body to absorb corn's carotenoids from milled products such as
polenta, rather than from whole kernels.
I'm glad I only made half as much
polenta for just the two
of us... I think we would have finished it.
I bet the stew portion
of this recipe would be excellent over some pan-fried
polenta from a tube though, so if you want to give that a try, go
for it and let me know how it turns out.
Just one cup
of cornmeal is enough
for four servings
of polenta and if it's not already a staple in your diet, you'll quickly realize just how versatile it can be
for both sweet and savoury recipes.
There are lots
of other
polenta recipes that call
for milk, vegetable stock, butter or cheese (all vegan,
of course) but I like the simple, delicately sweet flavour
of the cornmeal just as it is.
You don't need to buy a product specifically packaged as Italian
polenta,
polenta is nothing more than cornmeal and you can get yourself a box
of that
for just a couple
of bucks.
You would think this should not be a notable achievement
for someone who runs a bread blog, but this
polenta and rosemary sourdough is the first loaf
of bread I've made since we brought Maple home...
Vegetable broth and some non-dairy milk has become my go - to method
for cooking creamy
polenta - just the right balance
of flavor and creaminess!
I skip the fancy and frankly, expensive instant
polenta that comes in a package in the specialty section
of the grocery, and instead always reach
for plain old yellow cornmeal.
I can't say
for certain as I haven't tested this recipe with wheat flour but I would leave the ground almonds and
polenta in and just replace the brown rice flour and tapioca starch with the equivalent amount
of regular flour - should be 3/4 C total.
Any
of these makes a good side dish or bed
for an entrée
of a contrasting color, such as grilled
polenta.
Pumpkin cupcakes
for Halloween, chocolate cupcakes just because and
polenta cupcakes which need a bit
of work.
As we're not vegans, we upped the water
for the
polenta and substituted a tablespoon
of butter
for the cup
of almond milk, so the creaminess was still there.
A nutrient - packed spin on a favorite Italian dish, this vegetable lasagna recipe is made with
polenta and heaps
of eggplant, zucchini and spinach
for a hearty autumn dish.
:) I used a bit
of parmesan which I had left over
for the
polenta and unfortunately I had forgotten to buy coriander leaves, which I'm sure add a nice kick to it.
* 1 cup stone ground grits (can substitute
polenta if you're unable to find traditional grits) * 4 cups
of water or shrimp stock (can also substitute milk
for a cup or two
of water) * salt and pepper * 4 Tablespoons butter * 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese * 6 slices bacon, chopped (this is easier to do if the bacon is slightly frozen) * 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 1 Tablespoon lemon juice * 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste * salt and pepper
Using prepared
polenta and vegan sausage makes
for a nice change -
of - pace stuffing
for fall and winter meals, and it's great
for the Thanksgiving table, too.