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 ...

Mushrooms, sausage ragu with polenta, doesn’t sound like perfect comfort food? Of course, there are so many versions of ragu, but most have some meat as a base. This is the version I created, ...

Authentic Italian comfort food, just like Mom used to make! 🇮🇹 In this episode of Dinner DeeAs, we welcome back Vinny Andriotti (better known as Cousin Vinny) to share a requested family favorite: ...

We call it cornmeal mush. The Italians call it polenta. And they've been making it since shortly after Columbus introduced corn to the Old World upon his return from America. At its most simple, ...

Understanding the differences between polenta, grits, and cornmeal—and how best to use them—is complex and interesting, and we’ll get to that! But there’s also a short answer, so let’s start there and ...

It's amazing what difference a dish's name can make. Polenta, the Italian name for ground corn cooked in liquid to a creamy smooth texture, has gustatory appeal. But corn meal mush, our blunt and ...