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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

Hi, I like polenta when I’ve had it in restaurants, and would like to make it at home. I have bought some, and there are directions on the package, but I was wondering if anyone had some favorite recipes they would like to...

Not sure how that baked polenta recipe will work, let us know. If you are simply looking for a less work-intensive technique that doesn’t necessarily have to be baked, Marcella Hazan’s epicurious stovetop technique...

sorry, friends; forgot to add in 2 1/2 c. water to the liquid ingredients. also, if you want fry-able polenta triangles or squares, use only 1/2 c. water plus all the other liquids, which will yield a VERY thick product; pour into...

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