Polenta + anything: I've been
on a polenta (also known as grits) kick lately.
While the meat and sauce are getting cozy in the oven, check
on the polenta.
I would cut the mushrooms a bit smaller so the topping stays
on the polenta slices more easily.
I am big
on polenta and love the idea of pumpkin polenta.
I love to eat them by themselves,
on polenta, in pasta or rice, on crostini, in salad - the list goes on and on.
I saw this episode
on polenta that got me all curious.
Stir constantly for a couple minutes; then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring every 5 minutes or so, for 30 to 45 minutes (read the label
on your polenta for cooking time approximations).
I also served
it on polenta, once with hot sausage and once with mild sausage.
I'm
on a polenta kick lately and this would be so good on it!
Suggested Toppings: Toppings that are not too moist are best
on polenta pizza crust.
so why am
I on a polenta rant anyways?
So I changed tacks and started to focus more
on the polenta as an ingredient and what it goes best with, which led me to thinking about grits, because polenta is basically just grits that have set up.
I typically serve my short ribs
on some polenta... but now I totally NEED to try making spaetzel.
Not exact matches
I was wrong once again, when Paloma not only ate the
polenta for dinner the night I made it, but became completely fixated
on eating it every day, asking for it each time she came home from school.
Tapenade usually ends up
on crostini or oatcakes in my household, but for a change I went with these little
polenta squares.
If you prefer more chicken, I suggest doubling the amount of chicken (8 thighs) and cutting back
on the artichokes (1 1/2 lbs), onions (1/2) and
polenta (2/3 cup) and adjusting the other ingredients, as needed.
As
polenta is so neutral it really works well with something big
on flavour like olives.
Cook the
polenta for about 5 - 7 minutes
on each side, until the edges start to brown.
Place another layer of
polenta disks
on top of the cheese.
hi Emma, these
polenta squares look so yummy, they are definitely
on the list of recipes to be made in the very near future!
Place a layer of
polenta disks
on top of the sauce.
Premade plastic - wrapped tubes of
polenta help get this dinner
on the table fast.
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.
Blackened cauliflower steak is good
on its own, but when paired with
polenta and the red pepper sauce... It takes the meal to a totally different level.
Our family likes Sausage and Peppers served
on it's own with a salad, or over baked sweet potatoes, rice, quinoa,
polenta or gluten free noodles.
Here, black sea bass is served
on top of
polenta that's enriched with a buttery summer squash puree.
I've done something similar
on top of
polenta and it's magically delicious.
am thinking of Tea's recent post
on breakfast
polenta + kale + poached egg... with a dollop of chutney
on top.
I took 1/2 cup of
polenta and mixed it with fresh chopped spinach
on the side, and topped it with 1/2 an ounce of cheddar cheese — my side dish was 6 smart points.
I don't want to bury the lead, so I'm going to give you the head's up — this quiche tastes like a vegetable fritatta
on a cheesy
polenta crust.
Assembling the bites: Place
polenta squares
on a large platter.
When making
polenta, the final product can vary, depending
on how you want to serve it.
The longer the cornmeal cooks (
on the stove top) the creamier your end product (ie
polenta) will become.
The
polenta stuffing is definitely
on my list of recipes to try from Nava's book.
Your recipe sounds perfect as I love all things
polenta and I'll try it
on some friends tomorrow.
I am looking forward to making this for me and my vegetarian cousins:) I'm not sure I want to have it
on egg noodles though... does anyone know how this would be over
polenta maybe?
Place fried
polenta rounds
on parchment paper - lined baking sheet.
I made a few adaptations based
on what we had around the house: —
Polenta instead of just cornmeal... mainly because I live in Europe and covet my stone - ground cornmeal from home — Subbed in buttermilk / cream instead of milk; both were close to their use - by dates — Regular yogurt instead of sour cream — Brown sugar instead of regular sugar (and I thought 5 Tbsp of brown sugar turned out quite nicely)
Pour
polenta on a large rimmed baking sheet and spread until it's in an even sheet that's about 1/4 -1 / 2 inch thick.
I used 5 tbs sugar and there was just a hint of sweetness, and cooked the
polenta on the stovetop.
Here is a summary of the nutritional information of
polenta based
on the US Department of Agriculture Nutrient Database 18:
Spoon 1/2 cup of marinara
on the top layer of
polenta and then top with 1/4 cup of mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan.
BrunchWeek Egg Dishes: Asparagus & Pancetta Frittata from The Chef Next Door Breakfast Burritos from Books n» Cooks Chilaquiles from The Redhead Baker (recipe above) Coddled Eggs with Bacon and Cheddar from Family Around the Table Eggs Benedict Breakfast Tacos from The Spiffy Cookie Parmesan
Polenta Brunch Bowl with Asparagus and Sausage from Cooking with Carlee Put an Egg
on it Mac and Cheese from Sew You Think You Can Cook Smashed Sweet Potato Rosti with Butter Poached Egg from Nik Snacks Smoked Eggs over Asparagus from Cindy's Recipes and Writings Spinach Baked Eggs with Habanero Cheddar from Sweet Beginnings
For each person you are serving, place two slices of fried
polenta on the plate.
Crisp
on the outside and soft
on the inside, these sweetcorn spinach
polenta triangles make a great base for refried black beans.
I go through phases of using
polenta, I'm definitely
on a run at the moment.
Naturally, in the next sentence, I'm going
on about my sea salt and olive oil
polenta cake in the oven.
Arrange 3
polenta strips
on each plate to form a Y - shaped design.
At first glance
on Instagram, I thought it was cake and when I clicked
on it, realized they were actually shortbread cookies and I was like, this would make a great cake, minus the blood orange with raspberry instead and definitely minus the
polenta.
Lay one
polenta circle
on the presentation plate, then spoon some of the mushroom mixture over it.