Sunday, January 16, 2022

When it's THIS cold outside, I like to serve...

Slow Cooker Gigante Beans

... polenta under everything?

Friends, have you ever made Paula Wolfert's oven-baked polenta?

Unlike stovetop polenta, which requires constant monitoring and stirring, oven-baked polenta is completely hands off: simply combine all of the ingredients in a pot, transfer it to the oven, and one hour later it's done.

This time of year, I could eat polenta with everything: poached eggs, stewy slow cooker beans, one-pot Sherry chicken, roasted mushrooms with garlic and thyme, to name a few.

For this recipe you need one cup of cornmeal, which can be labeled in various ways: corn grits, polenta, or cornmeal. This Bob's Red Mill Brand can be found in most grocery stores, and I like its coarse texture.

Here's how you make it:

Gather your ingredients: cornmeal, water, milk, butter, and salt.

Polenta making.

Add all of the ingredients to a large, greased pot (or baking dish) and stir to combine — the mixture will not look emulsified.

Polenta making.

Transfer the pot uncovered to a 350ºF oven for 40 minutes. Give it a stir; then return to the oven for another 20 minutes or so.

Polenta making.

That's it! Top with anything your heart desires. Find a few ideas below. Get the recipe here:


What to Serve With Polenta

Slow Cooker Gigante Beans

Slow Cooker Gigante Beans

Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme

Roasted Mushrooms with Polenta.

One-Pot Sherry Vinegar Chicken

One-Pot Sherry Vinegar Chicken

Marcella Hazan's Stewy White Beans

Stewy white beans.

Sautéed Chicories with Chile Oil

Sauteed chicories with chili oil.

Brothy Chickpeas with Escarole

Brothy chickpeas.


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Happy Cooking,


Alexandra Stafford



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