Polenta

• Polenta and Black Leaf Kale - Polenta e Cavolo Nero
  Though Italians generally associate cavolo nero with Tuscany, it's grown throughout the land, and this recipe is from the Valle d'Aosta. It's generally served as a one-course meal.
• Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola, or Crostoni al Gorgonzola
  Polenta is remarkably versatile, and is an excellent base for crostini too. An excellent antipasto or party food.
• Cervo Stufato ai Funghi
  Stewed Venison with mushrooms: Delicious!
• Panissa
  Classic Ligurian frugal peasant food, a polenta made from chickpea flour that will make a satisfying, simple meal.
• Calentita
  A Gibraltarian variation on Panissa brought by Ligurian sailors.
• Polenta alla Sarda
  A hearty, rustic Sardinian polenta dishe with cheese and tomato sauce; combined with a tossed salad it will be a perfect meal.
• Polenta con Fagioli, Fave e Cavoli
  Polenta with Cabbage and Beans, frugal winter fare.
• Polenta col Tonno Sott'Olio
  Polenta with tuna sauce, a tasty treat for days when meat is forbidden.
• Polenta del Reggitore
  Grilled polenta with deliciously runny cheese.
• Quenelles di Polenta Bianca con Ragù di Finferli
  Polenta dumplings with a graceful wild mushroom sauce.
• Frittelle di Polenta alla Lodigiana
  Tasty polenta fritters filled with prosciutto and cheese. The perfect tidbit!
• Polenta col sugo di coniglio
  Polenta works wonderfully with stewed rabbit.
• Polenta pasticciata alla tirolese
  A zesty baked polenta flavored with anchovy butter. Quick, and nice in spring or fall.
• Sea Scallops and Mushrooms over Polenta
  A tasty recipe from Stuart Borken.
• Gnocchi di Polenta con Parmignao, Burro e Prosciutto
  These are a refreshing change from regular gnocci, and will be an excellent wintery first course, or go well with a roast.
• Polenta Pasticciata alla Milanese
  A rich, elegant baked polenta dish with meat and mushrooms to keep winter at bay.
• Polenta Pasticciata alla Lombarda
  A rich baked polenta with cheese that will help keep the chill of winter at bay.
• Polenta Pasticciata con le Salsicce
  Baked polenta with sausages, a tasty alternative for a quick luncheon, or a simple dinner.
• Polenta Pastizada Trionfo Friulana
  An extraordinarily rich baked polenta, a perfect centerpiece for a festive meal.
• Maiale con i Funghi Porcini
  Stewed pork in a rich porcino mushroom sauce that's perfect with squares of grilled polenta.
• Cassoeula
  A rich, satisfying Milanese pork and cabbage stew.
• Pasticcio di Polenta e Gorgonzola
  A hearty, cheesy dish that's perfect in winter.
• Polenta alla Viandese
  Polenta, seasoned with lemon zest, sugar, and fried: a traditional snack or breakfast in Mantova.
• Polenta coi Fasoi
  Polenta with beans makes for a tasty antipasto, or a nice accompaniment to a roast or stew.
• Polenta Vuncia
  Polenta richly layered with sage-laced butter and cheese. Mouthwatering!.
• Fagiolata
  Piiemonte's equivalent of Pork & Beans is perfect over polenta.
• Fasuleda
  So is what's made in nearby Emilia.
• Polenta e Osei Scappati
  Polenta and the birds that got away -- a stew for when the hunters come up empty.
• Spezzatino con i Peperoni
  A rich, tasty veal stew with peppers and onions that will be quite nice on polenta.
• Goulash and Polenta
  Truly an inspired combination!
• Polenta and Baccalà alla Vicentina
  Baccalà stewed in milk is absolutely perfect with polanta, especially fried polenta squares.
• Polentone con Lumache
  Snails and polenta, rustic fare for a Friday meal up in the mountains where there wasn't any fish. And instructions on preparing snails.
• Bue Brasato con Gnocchi di Polenta
  Elegant braised beef with polenta as a side dish.
• Tacchino con Cipolle alla Contadina
  An unusual stewed turkey breast that will be nice with polenta.
• Cinghiale fra Due Fuochi
  Wild boar (or other game) marinated and stewed with the marinade, will work beautifully with polenta.
• Lombo di Maiale con le Mele
  Pork loin with apples is a universal recipe, and will work nicely with polenta.
• Agnello con le Olive Nere
  The bitterness of black olives nicely complements the richness of lamb.
• Ossa dei Morti
  In parts of the Veneto region these cookies are made with a polenta-based dough.
• Verze e Luganega
  Luganega sausage (re link sausage) and Savoy cabbage are the perfect match for polenta.

To close (for now), polenta is also wonderful as an appetizer, cut into 1 by 3-inch, 1/2-inch thick squares, fried, and spread with mushroom sauce or liver paté.
Enjoy!

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