If you’ve been living under the assumption that making polenta at home is an arduous task, achievable only by Italian nonnas and people who have time to stand by the stove stirring for hours, think ...

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 ...

So here's the thing, polenta crostini are super popular in Northern Italy—especially when the weather turns chilly. I mean, ...

During my first attempt, what started as a golden, custardy mixture quickly ended up lumpy and chunky. No amount of stirring would save it; it tasted fine, but I couldn't let go of the fact that I'd ...

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.

Polenta might sound like a cold weather dish, but laced with sweet corn kernels, both pureed and whole, it’s light, nearly fluffy. The recipe that follows can be made in advance, freeing up the cook ...