We call it cornmeal mush. The Italians call it polenta. And they've been making it since shortly after Columbus introduced corn upon his return from North America You can save this article by ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Looks good enough to serve at a dinner party, yet this polenta pasta dish is deceptively simple to ...

If your only experience with polenta is when your mother forced you to eat it as a child, it's time to revisit it. It's often misunderstood, largely because it often takes a backseat to its more ...

In "Quick & Dirty," Salon Food's Mary Elizabeth Williams serves up simplified recipes and shortcuts for exhausted cooks just like you — because quick and dirty should still be delicious. It doesn’t ...

Pooks in Little Italy makes the best pasta in Montreal.

Most people consider polenta a restaurant food. That’s because as good as this creamy, cheesy Italian staple is, few of us have the hour needed to crank it out. But hidden on the grocer’s shelves is a ...

Polenta: In a 1-quart baking dish, combine water, cornmeal and salt. Cover and, stirring every 2 minutes, microwave on high (100 percent power) 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons mozzarella and 2 ...

Although this dish takes a bit of time to cook, it's really a "set it and forget it" situation, so it's easy to pull together and tastes like love and comfort. This dish always reminds me of the time ...

When you think of lasagna, wide strips of pasta separating layers of cheese, tomato sauce and meat probably comes to mind. How about a twist on the all-time family favorite? For a change of pace, try ...