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 ...

If you’ve ever searched for ground corn in the dry goods section of your grocery store, you know: It can be rather confusing. There’s cornmeal and grits and polenta, oh my! Cornmeal is available in ...

During my first attempt, what started as a golden, custardy mixture quickly ended up lumpy and chunky. No amount of stirring would save it; it tasted fine, but I couldn't let go of the fact that I'd ...

After the hectic holiday season, I’m looking forward to some down time and simple and comforting meals that come together with little effort. There’s no better place to start than with polenta.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The Cooking Cardiologist Dr. Richard Collins ...

Polenta is a simple dish involving a combination of ground coarse cornmeal and liquid, but there’s a lot of ways you can make it pretty special. Polenta is a hearty but simple comfort food to enjoy as ...

April is my favourite month. Not only does it bring the first of spring’s long-awaited vegetables, but after a long hibernation it also marks a change in lifestyle. Longer, warmer days mean more time ...

As someone who writes about Italian food, I pride myself in knowing, and understanding, Italian ingredients. But when it comes to polenta, I’ve been remiss. I did not grow up eating polenta; my ...

As someone who writes about Italian food, I pride myself in knowing, and understanding, Italian ingredients. But when it comes to polenta, I’ve been remiss. I did not grow up eating polenta; my ...