polenta

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The rhythmic movement and sore muscles that come from slowly stirring polenta, the way the earthy, nourishing aroma slowly fills the room as the grains start to thicken.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Spoon it over a comforting bulk grain — pasta, rice, polenta, beans — top it with a single egg, and it will set you right almost every time.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025

If you’re expecting vegetarian guests at your own table, I highly recommend it as a meatless main, over polenta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

“Awards are nice, like ice cream, like your birthday,” he grins, across his polenta alternative of hummus and salad.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

She hasn’t eaten anything but toast and polenta and bananas since the deer.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti