I love grits, which is strange since I was raised in Wisconsin. My husband on the other hand hates them and he was raised in the south. He however loves these garlicky, cheesy grits. This is a great dish...
Author: Maggie Lynch
A delicious, healthy, and easy-to-bake lasagna that substitutes polenta for pasta, topped with homemade sauce!
Author: chickuh4u
Delicious gluten-free side or main dish!
Author: Ashley Hume Saar
Polenta, a staple of Northern Italian cuisine, is traditionally made by adding cornmeal to boiling salted water and stirring with a wooden spoon until your biceps aches! You can achieve the same results...
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
Creamy polenta, vegan cheese blend, and flavorful radicchio meet in this vegan meal. This is an adaptation of a popular dish from the Lombardy region of Italy. It typically uses fatty cheeses and butter....
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This is vegetarian comfort super-food. Warm, gooey, and delicious. Serve with a green salad and sliced fruit.
Author: SketchyRecipe
A super-easy, sweet side dish that goes great with fish, shrimp, or light chicken dishes.
Author: BETHGRANN
This creamy pilaf incorporates the fluffy, nutty-flavored grain, quinoa, with a decadent and delicious goat cheese gouda. This has an amazing flavor and texture. Try serving with steamed salmon. I think...
Author: alliecat3
These spicy, creamy grits are a hit at every family barbeque. People ask me for the recipe every time I make them.
Author: Robin B.
Classic Carolina Shrimp and Grits! Serve with lemon wedges.
Author: Matt
You've got to try this! It converts any SPAM® or grits-haters that may be lurking in your house. Put this together the night before, and sleep in late!
Author: MRS PAYSON
This quick side dish is cooked in the Instant Pot®. Feel free to add in Parmesan cheese if desired, but it's amazing on its own! I don't add salt or pepper, as the ingredients seem to have enough flavor...
Author: thedailygourmet
Lasagna noodles are replaced with layers of creamy polenta in this vegetarian lasagna that tastes even better as leftovers.
Author: LauraF
This is an excellent polenta recipe with a Mexican kick!!
Author: Karen Gallinetti
This a casserole-type shrimp and grits, which is how it is served at my favorite restaurant, where the shrimp and grits are served in an individual stoneware dish, topped with cheese, and baked until melted...
Author: Ginger Hackley
Polenta should be served soft from the pot, or chilled and then pan-fried. Wild mushrooms, cheese, fresh herbs, and olives are good additions to this grain. If you can get a hold of it, try ricotta salata...
Author: Candice
When we had our restaurant, one of our specials on Thursday night was polenta and chicken. We always had polenta left over and Dad would complain about the waste. I came up with this idea and boy did it...
Author: Mary-Anne
This is an easy casserole kind of dish that I came up with. Wanted something hearty and low maintenance. I make the polenta myself so no need to run to the store for a tube of it. Almost all of the ingredients...
Author: Casey
Fresh summer vegetables paired with creamy polenta baked in an Italian sauce and topped with cheese -- delicioso! I recommend serving it with crusty garlic bread.
Author: Melissa McGee
Slices of ready-made polenta are topped with a mix of Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and crumbled feta cheese for a winning all-in-one supper!
Author: Diana Moutsopoulos
Shrimp and Grits - with the addition of smoked sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and Worcestershire sauce, this southern classic gets an update, taking it from a low country breakfast to fantastic...
Author: MyMansBelly
This recipe makes a great appetizer. I spent a lot of time experimenting with ingredients and finally concluded that this recipe you now see listed turned out to be the best. The grits give a unique texture...
Author: Peter Alfieri
Refrigerated polenta with a stove top sauce. We prefer the flavored polenta and spicy Italian sausage and also use spicy Italian seasoning to give it some more kick, but you can also use the regular sausage...
Author: SPICYGIRL
Pre-made polenta, Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and a little salt are all you need for these crispy polenta fries. They are great right out of the oven but also good cold. Polenta fries are a healthier alternative...
Author: Bren
I blundered into this delicious mix of ingredients while trying to use up leftover vegetables in the fridge. Even friends who 'don't like vegetarian cooking' have enjoyed it. I like the slightly bitter...
Author: plaidpenguin
A family favorite! Easy, delicious, comforting cheesy grits and crab. Great as an appetizer or a meal on its own. If you like spicy, add an entire can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
Author: PantherLover
The flavors of the broccoli and sweet potatoes compliment each other wonderfully in this recipe! I wasn't sure if steaming the sweet potatoes was necessary or not. It might be okay to skip that step. However,...
Author: Bethany Giles
I got this recipe from a friend who was living in Ecuador. Quinoa was a staple of her diet there; it is a great source of protein.
Author: Sarah
This is a delicious quinoa recipes that uses all the flavors of summer. It can be served warm or cold and is great on its own as a vegetarian dish or as a picnic side item.
Author: amacaday.com
Creamy polenta without any animal products. Serve this for a savory accompaniment to your meals. Polenta goes very well with tomato-based dishes, beans, and sauteed mushrooms.
Author: Buckwheat Queen
Very basic yet tasty side that goes well with grilled or roasted chicken. Any type of dried fruit can be used in place of the dried cranberries.
Author: GRAYJETMAN
This tasty polenta cooked in the microwave can be ready in minutes. It is particularly handy if you want to whip some up real fast to chill, slice, and fry up.
Author: ~S~
So easy and so good! This recipe is great as-is, or can be a start for so many variations.
Author: Angie S
This colorful quinoa dish is easy to cook, and my toddler loves it!
Author: CHEESEWEASEL
Polenta is nothing more than coarsely ground cornmeal. The classic ratio is 1 part polenta to 4 parts water, but I like to measure the polenta just a little scant of a full cup. I often use chicken broth...
Author: Chef John
Creamy Parmesan polenta accents flavorful Mediterranean chicken in this hearty dish. Plum tomatoes, garlic, chickpeas, and olives round out the flavors.
Author: KrissyHipp30
The traditional Arborio rice is replaced with farro in this risotto recipe made in the Instant Pot®.
Author: thedailygourmet
Freekeh is fire-roasted baby wheat. It can be found in international or Middle Eastern stores. It can be used to replace rice. It has a very distinctive flavor. Any veggies or spices can be added to this...
Author: Nesreen
I love this veggie-packed dish. I've served the veggie topping over polenta, couscous, and with gnocchi to rave reviews with each variation. Even my unadventurous mom liked it! Leftovers are delicious,...
Author: kelseymay28
Polenta baked with Gorgonzola and grated Parmesan is also known as polenta concia. It's a typical dish of the Northern Italian Lombardy region, where Gorgonzola is also from. Polenta requires a long cooking...
Author: tea
From Italy's Emilia-Romagna, creamy polenta and cranberry beans are cooked together and then pan-fried. This particular version hails from Modena, famous for sports cars and Luciano Pavarotti. This recipe...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This was my first attempt at polenta. I like it, but it is my mother Sandie who truly loves it. We always eat it with homemade blackberry jam on the weekends. You can substitute your favorite jam. Top...
Author: mhurst86
Grits are a staple on the Southern table for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and can be served sweet or savory. Adding blue cheese turns this ordinary side dish into something really special. If you love...
Author: AZ
We love quinoa, especially red quinoa. I like kale (the kids weren't so sure about kale). The kids loved this dish! Everyone had seconds, even my picky eater. The combination of salty, sweet, and savory...
Author: Selayma
Add some fresh spinach, garlic, and Italian cheeses to your polenta to give it that extra amazing flavor. The homemade tomato seafood sauce in this recipe is the secret to impressing your guests! This...
Author: Natalie Ercolini