If one had Polenta what does one do with it?

[LynneSin]

I bought some at the story - it sounded interested (Garlic & Herb)

Now what? The recipe on the package was kinda nasty. Any recommendations?

[flvegan]

1. Slice it thinly (but not TOO thin) then

place in a simmering pan of olive oil. Let cook until slightly crispy. Season/flavor as desired. Place in a pita w/hummus, or on a sub bun with your choice of veggies and garnish.

Very tasty.

[redwitch]

2. saute in olive oil

top with tomatoes, grated cheese, black olives, fresh basil...
It's yummy!

[jmowreader]

3. I recommend returning it TO the store

My Italian mother made polenta at least once a week. If you bury it in a puddle of spaghetti sauce deep enough to float a small warship it's almost palatable.

If you like cornbread and related products it's good. I can't stand that kind of food, so I'm kinda screwed.

[yewberry]

4. Polenta!

The ways I've made it for people trying polenta for the first time:

Soft polenta with mushrooms and smoked gouda
(Make polenta w/ a bit of the gouda in the mix and don't allow to set. While hot, top with sauteed button mushrooms mixed with reconstituted porcinis ans more smoked gouda. Bake til hot through and melty on top.)

Pan-fried poenta w/ marinara
(Prep polenta to firm. Spread out on a greased baking sheet to about 3/4" depth and allow to set completely. Cut polenta into appeaing shapes and pan-fry with butter. Layer these with marinara and mozz if you like and bake for 25 minutes or so.)

These methods are both pretty rich!

[flvegan]

6. If I win the Lotto, you have a new job

if you want it as my personal chef.

[yewberry]

8. Heh.

And I've got vegan polenta down pat, too!


(If you win the lotto, I'd like a room with a seperate entrance and my own bath, please.)

[flvegan]

10. No problem.

I'd build your own chateau on the property, free and clear.

[GOPisEvil]

5. You should have saved money and bought grits.

:7

[yvr girl]

7. I eat mine with a marinara (or other fav red sauce)

I'm assuming you bought the kind you slice - saute it and add sauce and mushrooms etc.

[Liberalynn]

9. We usually have it

with Pork Chops and Sauerkraut.

My Mom also sometimes hers with fried peppers and onions. She loves Polenta.

I didn't like the store bought kinds but then my Italian grandmother and great Aunts spoiled me with theirs.

My sister makes good Polenta too.

[LeftyMom]

11. Fry it in olive oil

then drown it in a chunky marinara sauce and some soy parmesean. Serve with a green vegetable, my personal favorites would be lightly green beans with fresh lemon or roasted asparagus drizzled in olive oil and sprinkled with lemon pepper.

[LynneSin]

12. Polenta Update

That stuff was just nasty.