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Fried Polenta with Carmelized Onion and Mushrooms
By á-24269
Polenta: 1. Add water and kosher salt to a medium pot and stir in the polenta
- Polenta:
- 7 cups cold water
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 2/3 cups coarse polenta (yellow or white cornmeal)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Carmelized Onions:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/8 cup unsalted butter
- 5 large yellow onions
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- Mushrooms:
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- 3 cups mushrooms (Baby Bella, Shiitake, Oyster, etc...whatever is to your liking)
- Salt & freshly ground pepper for taste
Italian Milk-Braised Pork Roast with Porcini Mushrooms & Creamy Lemon Polenta
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Let me begin by saying this is one of my all-time favorite slow cooker recipes that I've ever made
- DEGLAZE:
- 2 ounces salt pork, chopped coarse
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pork loin roast (3 to 4-pound), seasoned with salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- Olive oil (for searing)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (decrease by half if you are sensitive to spice)
- Zest of 1 lemon, minced
- 2 sprigs each fresh rosemary and sage, tied with kitchen string
- POLENTA:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, minced
- Heavy cream (just a splash, a scant 1/4 cup)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Three Cheese Baked Polenta
By SippitySup
The three cheeses in this baked polenta make it rich and decadent
- 1 cup coarse grain polenta
- salt
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 (14 1/2 oz) can of diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon oregano leaves
- 5 ounce Gorgonzola cheese
- 5 ounce Taleggio cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Parmesan Polenta with Sausage Ragout
By á-4084
A hearty classic Italian dish, perfect for the coming of fall
- 1 ⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausages, casings removed
- 1 red onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 ⁄4 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1⁄4 cups polenta (not quick-cooking) or yellow cornmeal
- 1 ⁄2 cup Parmesan, freshly grated, plus more for garnish
Italian Pork Chili with Polenta
By jenlin
Try this delicious Italian Pork Chili with Polenta recipe for dinner
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 8 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage or 5 ounces coarsely grated Calabrese salami
- 4 ounces pancetta, finely diced
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 mild or 2 hot fresh red chile peppers, seeded and very finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 sprig fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 4 to 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated pecorino, plus more for serving
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Vegetable Ragu with Creamy Mascarpone Polenta
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I consider myself to be a "Flexitarian"
- RAGU:
- 2 medium-sized zucchini, sliced about 1/4- thick
- 2 medium-sized yellow squash, sliced about 1/4- thick
- 1 carrot, sliced about 1/4- thick
- 1 red or yellow onion, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, low-salt preferred)
- 1 can tomato sauce (low-salt preferrred)
- 2 tablespoons tomato pasta
- 1/4 cup red wine (optional, but my preference)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Olive oil (for sauteeing the vegetables)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Note: Use whatever vegetables you prefer, as this recipe is very versatile
- POLENTA:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup corn meal
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mascarpone (you can substitute cream cheese, or leave it out completely)
- Chicken stock (optional)
Chanterelles with Sage, Roasted Pork Tenderloin & Polenta
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Yes, this recipe is a mouthful
- MUSHROOOMS:
- 1 pound Chanterelle mushrooms (you can substitute cremini mushrooms)
- Olive oil
- 1 pat unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoons fresh sage (or fresh parsley)
- 1/3 cup white wine (I used sauvignon blanc)
- Salt
- Pepper (optional)
- POLENTA:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup corn meal
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Chicken stock (optional)
- PORK TENDERLOIN:
- 1 pork tenderloin, room temperature (to cook more evenly)
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons boiled apple cider syrup (I buy online at King Arthur flour) or 1/2 cup Unsweetened apple cider
- Splash white wine
- 1 pat unsalted butter
Polenta With Salt Cod - {Polenta Con Ragu Di Baccala}
By á-174942
Soak the baccala for 3 days in cool water, changing water daily
- 1 baccala or staccafisso boned, skin removed
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped 1/4" dice
- 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce (see recipe)
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons hot chili flakes
- 2 cups polenta, quick cook-style
Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta
By bweber
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring salt and 4 cups water to a boil
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 c. polenta or yellow cornmeal
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/3 c. freshly grated Asiago
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired)
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 1/2 c. chicken stock
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
Polenta With Tomato Sauce - {Polenta Con Salsa Di Pomodoro}
By á-170456
In a saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 3 cups diced peeled fresh tomatoes (abt 6 medium tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 recipe Polenta (see recipe), chilled
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