This is a great twist on the traditional french fry. If you don't want to go to the trouble of making your own by scratch, you can always buy prepared polenta at just about any grocery store, slice them...
Author: ALEC1967
Shrimp and grits is a very simple recipe, but make sure you have everything ready before you start cooking the shrimp. They only take a few minutes to sauté, so you don't have time to run and chop scallions...
Author: Chef John
Easiest polenta ever! Bakes up creamy and delicious. You (ok, I) will never make polenta on the stovetop again.
Author: Nancy
Served warm or cold, this is a flavorful side dish with chewy barley and tender crisp carrots.
Author: BigShotsMom
Baked polenta casserole with Fontina cheese and tomato sauce. Even meat lovers will love this yummy vegetarian dish.
Author: Gramzie's kitchen
This is my favorite way to make grits. So simple! Just a little prep work and then let the slow cooker turn your grits into a delicious, smooth base for any dish. Season as you wish with cheese, bacon,...
Author: Chanteuse1986
This recipe combines pungent Mediterranean and Indian flavors for a quick and delicious side dish.
Author: Cinderella
What's more Southern than grits? My own version of a dish that is a house specialty at a restaurant in the Florida Panhandle. I've tweaked the original recipe, and I think this version is even better than...
Author: Aggie
Benvenuto, meatless Monday! This is a vegan adaptation of traditional Italian creamy polenta and thick ragu full of vegetable proteins. Bake leftover polenta slices and top with any leftover ragu for bite-sized...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
Fried corn sticks are a common appetizer here in Puerto Rico. Although time consuming, it is well worth the effort. Be sure to eat them immediately. I find that once the corn sticks have gone cold, they...
Author: CFUCHSLAO
These polenta fries made in the air fryer are simple, crunchy, delicious, and addictive. My first batch was an experiment and they were so good that I ran out and bought another tube. Serve with ketchup...
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
Why buy polenta in a box when you can make it from scratch cheaper? A great day-before dish. Once the polenta has been refrigerated serve it in a variety of different ways: sliced and fried--or serve it...
Author: Dawn
Polenta should be served soft from the pot, or chilled and then pan-fried. Wild mushrooms, cheese, fresh herbs, and olives are good additions to this grain. If you can get a hold of it, try ricotta salata...
Author: Candice
This quinoa dish is a delicious and higher protein alternative to Spanish rice. This is a nice side dish to a Mexican meal, or it can be used as a filling in burritos. I like my food on the less-salty...
Author: Momi
These grits are fast to make and combine cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. A touch of truffle salt elevates these grits an extra notch. Serve as a side dish for seafood or sausage.
Author: thedailygourmet
Classic Carolina Shrimp and Grits! Serve with lemon wedges.
Author: Matt
I was experimenting with quinoa and I came up with this tasty dish full of vegetables.
Author: rachimama21
Try this tasty fried alternative to plain grits as a great side dish. Serve plain or with syrup or honey.
Author: Brent Estes
This is vegetarian comfort super-food. Warm, gooey, and delicious. Serve with a green salad and sliced fruit.
Author: SketchyRecipe
This recipe is a recreation of a fabulous lunch I had at a favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee, WI area. My teenagers and husband loved it too! Serve warm or cold with balsamic vinaigrette.
Author: Karen Shay-Kubiak
Polenta goes high tech by cooking it in the Instant Pot®! You can make this recipe as is for a complete meal or only use the Instant Pot® to prepare the polenta. You will need an elevated trivet.
Author: thedailygourmet
I love grits, which is strange since I was raised in Wisconsin. My husband on the other hand hates them and he was raised in the south. He however loves these garlicky, cheesy grits. This is a great dish...
Author: Maggie Lynch
These spicy, creamy grits are a hit at every family barbeque. People ask me for the recipe every time I make them.
Author: Robin B.
This is my version of a South Carolina coastal specialty. It will make a grits lover out of anyone!
Author: AWEAVER
Fresh summer vegetables paired with creamy polenta baked in an Italian sauce and topped with cheese -- delicioso! I recommend serving it with crusty garlic bread.
Author: Melissa McGee
This is an excellent polenta recipe with a Mexican kick!!
Author: Karen Gallinetti
This spicy quinoa pulao with Indian flavors is made with quinoa rather than rice for added protein!
Author: charisma
Slices of ready-made polenta are topped with a mix of Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and crumbled feta cheese for a winning all-in-one supper!
Author: Diana Moutsopoulos
A family favorite! Easy, delicious, comforting cheesy grits and crab. Great as an appetizer or a meal on its own. If you like spicy, add an entire can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
Author: PantherLover
When we had our restaurant, one of our specials on Thursday night was polenta and chicken. We always had polenta left over and Dad would complain about the waste. I came up with this idea and boy did it...
Author: Mary-Anne
Mexican quinoa flavored with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. This easy 1-pot meal is made in the Instant Pot® and is the perfect meal for those busy days. Vegan and gluten free! Top with guacamole,...
Author: Misty Noelle
This a casserole-type shrimp and grits, which is how it is served at my favorite restaurant, where the shrimp and grits are served in an individual stoneware dish, topped with cheese, and baked until melted...
Author: Ginger Hackley
This is an easy casserole kind of dish that I came up with. Wanted something hearty and low maintenance. I make the polenta myself so no need to run to the store for a tube of it. Almost all of the ingredients...
Author: Casey
Grits are delicious and filling. This is truly a Southern comfort food. Good anytime. Enjoy.
Author: TVcook
This tasty polenta cooked in the microwave can be ready in minutes. It is particularly handy if you want to whip some up real fast to chill, slice, and fry up.
Author: ~S~
This quick side dish is cooked in the Instant Pot®. Feel free to add in Parmesan cheese if desired, but it's amazing on its own! I don't add salt or pepper, as the ingredients seem to have enough flavor...
Author: thedailygourmet
This is a delicious quinoa recipes that uses all the flavors of summer. It can be served warm or cold and is great on its own as a vegetarian dish or as a picnic side item.
Author: amacaday.com
So easy and so good! This recipe is great as-is, or can be a start for so many variations.
Author: Angie S
Delicious gluten-free side or main dish!
Author: Ashley Hume Saar
Refrigerated polenta with a stove top sauce. We prefer the flavored polenta and spicy Italian sausage and also use spicy Italian seasoning to give it some more kick, but you can also use the regular sausage...
Author: SPICYGIRL
A sweet and spicy quinoa dish that's perfect for fall. Works well as either a main or side dish.
Author: jenw
A super-easy, sweet side dish that goes great with fish, shrimp, or light chicken dishes.
Author: BETHGRANN
The flavors of the broccoli and sweet potatoes compliment each other wonderfully in this recipe! I wasn't sure if steaming the sweet potatoes was necessary or not. It might be okay to skip that step. However,...
Author: Bethany Giles
Creamy Parmesan polenta accents flavorful Mediterranean chicken in this hearty dish. Plum tomatoes, garlic, chickpeas, and olives round out the flavors.
Author: KrissyHipp30
I love this veggie-packed dish. I've served the veggie topping over polenta, couscous, and with gnocchi to rave reviews with each variation. Even my unadventurous mom liked it! Leftovers are delicious,...
Author: kelseymay28
You've got to try this! It converts any SPAM® or grits-haters that may be lurking in your house. Put this together the night before, and sleep in late!
Author: MRS PAYSON