Polenta is a naturally gluten-free flour made from corn, and it’s an extremely versatile ingredient for many recipes for both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s commonly served soft as a base for casseroles and stews, but it can be also be grilled and tossed through salads or eaten in place of bread. Try frying in into crunchy chips, or use it to make crusts for lasagnes and pies. You can also add it to cakes, tarts, muffins and biscuits for a tummy-friendly dessert or lunchbox snack. Let’s get cooking!
Cheesy cornbread
I was going to make a joke but it’s a little bit corny.
Tomato-braised lamb shanks with creamy polenta
Shank you very much!
Soft polenta
Creamy, cheesy polenta is a side dish that goes great with all kinds of meats and sauces.
Vegan ‘shepherdless’ pie
Who needs lamb when you have lentils, mushrooms, a rainbow of other tasty vegetables and a pillowy polenta crust?
Cheesy pesto polenta
This cheesy pesto polenta is the creamy side that you need to serve alongside your favourite slow-cooked meat, stew or casserole. Looking for more side dishes? This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Slow-roasted lamb leg with fetta and almonds
This slow roasted lamb is worth the wait.
Lemon and zucchini polenta cake
A nonna’s favourite made healthier with the addition of zucchini – and it’s gluten-free to boot!
Soft polenta with mushroom ragu
A tender, rich vegetarian stew.
Ricotta, polenta and blueberry cake
A gorgeous golden cake made with polenta, ricotta and dark blueberries running though it.
Poached pear and polenta tart
Bring this to your next get-together and you’ll never be asked to bring a green salad again.
Fish schnitzel butties with polenta chips
A fresh take on the classic fish burger. Served with polenta chips and zucchini tzatziki to make it that little bit special.
Polenta and ricotta cake with rosemary lemon syrup
Looking for a cake with wow factor? Soaked in deliciously sweet lemon and rosemary syrup and served with whipped ricotta, this polenta cake is sure to impress.
Sausages and capsicum with soft polenta
Warm up on the cooler nights with this delicious and comforting sausage and capsicum with soft polenta dish – flavoursome and nourishing!
Supergreens salad with polenta croutons
Lighten up your next barbecue with this deliciously fresh supergreens salad. Served with polenta croutons for a gluten-free alternative, it is healthy, quick to prepare, and oh-so-tasty!
Raspberry, polenta and pink peppercorn scrolls
Indulge in these delicious raspberry, polenta and pink peppercorn scrolls. Enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or as a treat.
Vegetable stew with polenta dumplings
Looking for a twist on the classic winter stew? Get creative in the kitchen with this hearty vegetable stew with delicious polenta dumplings.
Chicken with brandy and grapes on soft polenta
Enjoy this brandy sauce as it soaks from the juicy chicken into the smooth bed of polenta underneath.
Lemon polenta cake with lemon compote
Introduce an uplifting zing to morning or afternoon tea with a friend, by enjoying this lemony almond and polenta cake. A hint of orange blossom water makes it refreshingly satisfying.
Mini polenta and raspberry cakes
These delicate fruity cakes combine the citrus of orange rind with the sweetness of raspberries.
Crispy polenta, tomato and rocket salad
Packed full of cripsy golden polenta cubes, fresh tomato, creamy goat’s cheese and fresh mixed greens, this beautiful salad is brilliant served warm and enjoyed as a light meal for lunch or dinner.
Meatballs with polenta
Put a healthy twist on Italian classics for comfort food at its best.
Polenta gnocchi pie
Try cutting gnocchi into other fun shapes, such as hearts. Note
Poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde
Try these poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde for your next brunch gathering. Just the smallest amount of truffle oil adds an incredible layer of taste and sophistication to this dish.
Cheesy pumpkin polenta
Be careful when taking the pumpkin out of the microwave as the bowl will be very hot. Note
Upside-down mandarin polenta yoghurt cake
This delicious and impressive looking mandarin upside-down cake is a little tricky to make but is oh so worth it. Better still it is gluten-free so everyone can enjoy it. Use a microplane to zest the fruit for best results.
Chicken & tarragon pie with polenta crust
This pie is a feast of the senses with a healthy alternative crust.
Beef pies with polenta tops
Delight the family with these moreish beef pies with cheesy polenta and potato toppings.
Beef ragu with grilled polenta
Served over crispy grilled polenta, this rich beef ragu is comforting and perfect for the cooler weather.
Polenta fig cake
Polenta always makes for a rich, dense cake and never more so than when paired with rich, dried figs.
Osso buco with polenta crust
Ossobuco is a Milanese speciality of veal shanks braised with vegetables and white wine topped with a polenta crust.
Chocolate orange polenta cake
Moist, dense and dripping with syrup, this chocolate orange polenta cake is a very grown-up way to recapture a childhood love for jaffa cakes.
Plum and lemon polenta cake
Bring a bit of Italy into your home with this gorgeous take on a traditional cake.
Polenta, blue cheese and fig tarts
Instant polenta, available from supermarkets, comes with cooking times varying from 1-5 minutes, so it’s always best to read the packet directions. To keep polenta warm when serving, place polenta in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally to prevent a skin from forming. If fresh figs are out of […]
Chargrilled polenta strips with corn salsa
Substitute the fresh corn with a 420g (13½-ounce) can of drained corn kernels, if you prefer. Polenta can be prepared a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note
Pot-roast beef with anchovies, chilli and soft polenta
Not suitable to freeze. Note
Polenta-coated chicken
Did you know? Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer squash. Its colour ranges from dark green/black to pale green, green/grey and yellow. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C, fibre and folate. Note
Mandarin polenta biscuits
Early season imperial mandarins have a lovely aromatic rind, however, as they have a loose skin, a microplane grater is the best tool to use. You could substitute lemon or orange rind. Note
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