One of my 2009 food goals was to learn to make and enjoy polenta. I wanted to make the Pancetta and Hominy Polenta http://www.chow.com/recipes/10867 as I figured anything with Pancetta can’t be bad but I can not get my... (33 replies, last updated by paulj January 13, 2009)

anyone have any clue where to get polenta with a hashgacha i know where they should have it, so please dont gvie me a list of kosher supermarkets, if spomeone on chowhound actually makes polenta and has purchased it in queens/li,... (13 replies, last updated by sanekosher December 9, 2008)

I really like the Polenta with mushrooms at L’Impero. (10 replies, last updated by RGR February 6, 2007)

this may be a stupid question but is polenta kosher for passover? (3 replies, last updated by MakingSense March 24, 2007)

I have a girlfriend that loves polenta and is looking for a restaurant, preferably in the West LA, Marina Del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica area. Any thoughts? (4 replies, last updated by WLA February 27, 2005)

My buddy at work gifted me with some of his Italian Moms homemade polenta. Her meat and tomatoe sauce/polenta is superb. Can anyone recommend a restaurant that serves good polenta ? (2 replies, last updated by Betty February 1, 2005)

Hi I am new to using polenta. How do you prepare? Favorite brands? I’m especially interested in healthy recipes. Thanks to you all! (3 replies, last updated by Candy April 6, 2006)

I order polenta every time I see it on a menu, but somehow it never lives up to my memory. Like trying to recapture a first kiss. Where can I find the best? (4 replies, last updated by Lucia July 21, 2005)

What’s your best polenta recipe???? (2 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team February 13, 2005)

Browsing ‘1000 Italian Recipes’ (Scicolone) for something to go with leftover hunters chicken I noticed this recipe for 'polenta in chains'. A web search turned up a couple of similar recipes, one describing it as a... (1 reply, last updated by bob96 April 5, 2009)

Looking for a store that sells a good version of either, just throwing it out there...Currently living in NOHO. (0 replies, last updated by traumahound March 15, 2008)

I have been buying the “log” of polenta (sort of like a log of goat cheese, same shape) at Trader Joe’s to make polenta parmesan. It slices easily, and the rounds are nice little bases for the sauce and cheese.... (14 replies, last updated by The Dairy Queen July 10, 2008)

I was seduced by Bill Buford’s descriptions in “Heat” of polenta simmered for up to three hours to maximize the creaminess. He lets us all off the hook by noting that this does not require constant stirring. I... (3 replies, last updated by cheryl_h May 15, 2007)

I made a really yummy, cheesy (parmesean), creamy polenta last night to go with balsamic-glazed chicken. I have quite a bit leftover. Anybody have a good recipe for polenta cakes for later in the week? I’d prefer baked to... (10 replies, last updated by mrbozo January 31, 2007)

any good polenta recipes out there? i want to make one that includes mascarpone, is slightly sweet, and can be fried. would appreciate any braised beef type recipes to go with that too. thanks (1 reply, last updated by David A. December 12, 2003)