- Polenta and Black Leaf Kale - Polenta e Cavolo Nero
Though Italians generally associate cavolo nero with Tuscany, it's grown throughout the land, and this recipe is from the Valle d'Aosta. It's generally served as a one-course meal. - Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola, or Crostoni al Gorgonzola
Polenta is remarkably versatile, and is an excellent base for crostini too. An excellent antipasto or party food. - Cervo Stufato ai Funghi
Stewed Venison with mushrooms: Delicious! - Panissa
Classic Ligurian frugal peasant food, a polenta made from chickpea flour that will make a satisfying, simple meal. - Calentita
A Gibraltarian variation on Panissa brought by Ligurian sailors. - Polenta alla Sarda
A hearty, rustic Sardinian polenta dishe with cheese and tomato sauce; combined with a tossed salad it will be a perfect meal. - Polenta con Fagioli, Fave e Cavoli
Polenta with Cabbage and Beans, frugal winter fare. - Polenta col Tonno Sott'Olio
Polenta with tuna sauce, a tasty treat for days when meat is forbidden. - Polenta del Reggitore
Grilled polenta with deliciously runny cheese. - Quenelles di Polenta Bianca con Ragù di Finferli
Polenta dumplings with a graceful wild mushroom sauce. - Frittelle di Polenta alla Lodigiana
Tasty polenta fritters filled with prosciutto and cheese. The perfect tidbit! - Polenta col sugo di coniglio
Polenta works wonderfully with stewed rabbit. - Polenta pasticciata alla tirolese
A zesty baked polenta flavored with anchovy butter. Quick, and nice in spring or fall. - Sea Scallops and Mushrooms over Polenta
A tasty recipe from Stuart Borken. - Gnocchi di Polenta con Parmignao, Burro e Prosciutto
These are a refreshing change from regular gnocci, and will be an excellent wintery first course, or go well with a roast. - Polenta Pasticciata alla Milanese
A rich, elegant baked polenta dish with meat and mushrooms to keep winter at bay. - Polenta Pasticciata alla Lombarda
A rich baked polenta with cheese that will help keep the chill of winter at bay. - Polenta Pasticciata con le Salsicce
Baked polenta with sausages, a tasty alternative for a quick luncheon, or a simple dinner. - Polenta Pastizada Trionfo Friulana
An extraordinarily rich baked polenta, a perfect centerpiece for a festive meal. - Maiale con i Funghi Porcini
Stewed pork in a rich porcino mushroom sauce that's perfect with squares of grilled polenta. - Cassoeula
A rich, satisfying Milanese pork and cabbage stew. - Pasticcio di Polenta e Gorgonzola
A hearty, cheesy dish that's perfect in winter. - Polenta alla Viandese
Polenta, seasoned with lemon zest, sugar, and fried: a traditional snack or breakfast in Mantova. - Polenta coi Fasoi
Polenta with beans makes for a tasty antipasto, or a nice accompaniment to a roast or stew. - Polenta Vuncia
Polenta richly layered with sage-laced butter and cheese. Mouthwatering!. - Fagiolata
Piiemonte's equivalent of Pork & Beans is perfect over polenta. - Fasuleda
So is what's made in nearby Emilia. - Polenta e Osei Scappati
Polenta and the birds that got away -- a stew for when the hunters come up empty. - Spezzatino con i Peperoni
A rich, tasty veal stew with peppers and onions that will be quite nice on polenta. - Goulash and Polenta
Truly an inspired combination! - Polenta and Baccalà alla Vicentina
Baccalà stewed in milk is absolutely perfect with polanta, especially fried polenta squares. - Polentone con Lumache
Snails and polenta, rustic fare for a Friday meal up in the mountains where there wasn't any fish. And instructions on preparing snails. - Bue Brasato con Gnocchi di Polenta
Elegant braised beef with polenta as a side dish. - Tacchino con Cipolle alla Contadina
An unusual stewed turkey breast that will be nice with polenta. - Cinghiale fra Due Fuochi
Wild boar (or other game) marinated and stewed with the marinade, will work beautifully with polenta. - Lombo di Maiale con le Mele
Pork loin with apples is a universal recipe, and will work nicely with polenta. - Agnello con le Olive Nere
The bitterness of black olives nicely complements the richness of lamb. - Ossa dei Morti
In parts of the Veneto region these cookies are made with a polenta-based dough. - Verze e Luganega
Luganega sausage (re link sausage) and Savoy cabbage are the perfect match for polenta.
To close (for now), polenta is also wonderful as an appetizer, cut into 1 by 3-inch, 1/2-inch thick squares, fried, and spread with mushroom sauce or liver paté.
Enjoy!
Polenta: History and background | Making Polenta
