This dish delivers the festive drama of the flip and makes a gorgeous vegetarian centerpiece for the holidays.

Like many Americans, I grew up associating Italian meals with pasta and bread. The first time I traveled in northern Italy, I ...

Polenta in blue bowl with herb garnish - Food Fantasy/Shutterstock When done well, a bowl of polenta should be thick, comforting, and creamy. But, just like a good risotto, this creaminess should come ...

‘Polenta – I May Be Doing it Wrong.’ This was the subject line of an email we received a couple of months ago, from a reader who wanted to know why her cornmeal porridge always ‘seems to turn out ...

It doesn’t get cozier than this fall appetizer. You can use either fresh or canned pumpkin, depending on how fancy you want to get (or how lazy you feel). Spaghetti can sit this one out. Contrary to ...

You can’t get much more comforting than polenta. Rich and creamy, it makes a perfect side or simple main. And while the stove-top method is classic, there’s an even easier route if you cook the ...

1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a large heavy-bottomed or copper pot. Add cornmeal to pot slowly, so the water does not stop boiling. 2. Stir with a wooden spoon continually, lowering heat to ...