Fine polenta (the instant of quick-cook variety) is the type most widely available in the UK. Ready-to-eat polenta is also available, sold in rubbery looking blocks. Polenta can be served hot ...

Once the polenta is firm, pull it up out of the tin, place on a chopping board and carefully remove the paper or cling film. Cut the slab into 10x2cm/4x¾in wide strips and then cut them in half ...

Whisking continuously, pour in polenta and continue whisking for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and thick. Pour into two 11inch tart pans and spread evenly over bottom of each pan. Cool slightly and ...

Polenta is coarsely or finely ground yellow or white maize (cornmeal). Chunky fries made with cornmeal dipped in a parmesan, pepper and chilli flakes batter and fried crisp. Gradually add the polenta ...

This is wintery comfort food at its finest. This dish is based on something eaten frequently in Lecco - polenta, salsiccia, e funghi. Although it tastes particularly good in the mountain lodges of ...