Have you ever wondered about the difference between polenta and cornmeal mush? Since they're both corn-based comfort foods that look similar, is it merely a marketing gimmick, or are these two dishes ...

If you’ve ever searched for ground corn in the dry goods section of your grocery store, you know: It can be rather confusing. There’s cornmeal and grits and polenta, oh my! Cornmeal is available in ...

As someone who writes about Italian food, I pride myself in knowing, and understanding, Italian ingredients. But when it comes to polenta, I’ve been remiss. I did not grow up eating polenta; my ...

As someone who writes about Italian food, I pride myself in knowing, and understanding, Italian ingredients. But when it comes to polenta, I’ve been remiss. I did not grow up eating polenta; my ...

Are cornmeal and polenta one and the same thing? The question had never occurred to me until I started cooking in Italy a couple of years ago. Cornmeal and polenta certainly look alike. They come ...

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 6–8 minutes to slowly render the fat and ...

I eat a lot of corn and corn products. I love cornbread, corn casserole, cornmeal-crusted catfish, grits, and polenta, and consider those last two to be distinct dishes. Much like pornography and ...

Top it however you like; just be sure to start with good-quality cornmeal, preferably stone-ground. Stone-ground cornmeal retains the hull and germ of the grain, which gives it a pleasing texture and ...