Few things are as comforting as a bowl of polenta or grits, ideally topped with some delicious, saucy situation, be it pork ragu or sautéed shrimp. But what is the difference between grits and polenta ...

In most cases, I’m a terribly traditional cook. If there is a longer, slower, more manual way to do something, almost invariably I will prefer it. But even I push tradition aside when I find an ...

In most cases, I’m a terribly traditional cook. If there is a longer, slower, more manual way to do something, almost invariably I will prefer it. But even I push tradition aside when I find an ...

This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods, that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. This ...

Warm, creamy, cheesy polenta—it doesn’t get much better than that. Pair it up with something you love, or eat it plain and ...

Chef Suzanne Goin adores the straightforward flavors in this vegetarian dish: the sautéed mushrooms and greens and the tangy mascarpone that melts into the creamy polenta. Suzanne Goin is a four-time ...

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Kelly is a food editor and writer whose work has appeared across digital and print publications including Food & Wine, Food52, Martha Stewart Living, and Real Simple. On first glance, polenta, ...