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

A braised beef ragù that’s great on top of pasta or a creamy polenta, or as a stew if you add more vegetables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The sides are imaginative; think beef fat fries offered alongside mushroom polenta and Japanese purple potato.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

“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