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!
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Soft polenta
Creamy, cheesy polenta is a side dish that goes great with all kinds of meats and sauces.
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Osso buco with polenta crust
Ossobuco is a Milanese speciality of veal shanks braised with vegetables and white wine topped with a polenta crust.
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Chilli cheese polenta with bean and avocado salsa
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Beef pies with polenta tops
Delight the family with these moreish beef pies with cheesy polenta and potato toppings.
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Tomato-braised lamb shanks with creamy polenta
Tomato-braised lamb shanks with creamy polenta
Heavely succulent braised lamb shanks with creamy polenta – dinner is sorted! Warm up the family with this deliciously satisfying and comforting dish!
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Beef ragu with grilled polenta
Beef ragu with grilled polenta
Served over crispy grilled polenta, this rich beef ragu is comforting and perfect for the cooler weather.
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Crispy polenta, tomato and rocket salad
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.
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Meatballs with polenta
Put a healthy twist on Italian classics for comfort food at its best.
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Mini polenta and raspberry cakes
Mini polenta and raspberry cakes
These delicate fruity cakes combine the citrus of orange rind with the sweetness of raspberries.
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Chicken with brandy and grapes on soft polenta
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.
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Supergreens salad with polenta croutons
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!
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Vegetable stew with polenta dumplings
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.
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Sausages and capsicum with soft polenta
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!
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Polenta and ricotta cake with rosemary lemon syrup
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.
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Fish schnitzel butties with polenta chips
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.
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Soft polenta with mushroom ragu
Soft polenta with mushroom ragu
A mix of mushrooms creates this tender, rich stew served on top of soft, creamy polenta for an earthy, warming vegetarian dish.
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Cheesy cornbread
Made with polenta and corn kernels, this cheesy yeast-free bread makes a great side for a rich chilli but is just as good on it’s own (or buttered).
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Vegan “shepherdless” pie
Who needs lamb when you have lentils, mushrooms, a rainbow of other tasty vegetables and a pillowy polenta crust?
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Lemon and zucchini polenta cake
Lemon and zucchini polenta cake
A nonna’s favourite made healthier with the addition of zucchini – and it’s gluten-free to boot!
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Ricotta, polenta & blueberry cake
Ricotta, polenta & blueberry cake
A gorgeous golden cake made with polenta, ricotta and dark blueberries running though it.
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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.
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Pot-roast beef with anchovies, chilli and soft polenta
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Poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde
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