This recipe has the creamy, smooth texture of polenta with the earthy flavors of sauteed mushrooms. Begin by cooking polenta ...

Slice garlic cloves, cut Spanish chorizo, chop chives. Place sauté pan on medium-high heat and cook chorizo. Remove cooked ...

Polenta -- simmered cornmeal -- is one of Italy's most popular staple foods. Prized for its versatility, it can be paired with both savory and sweet flavors.

When using coarse-ground polenta, the cooking process shouldn’t be rushed; a batch will usually take between 30 to 40 minutes to cook, compared to about 5 minutes for instant polenta.

Add polenta cakes and fry until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cover skillet with lid. (As the cake softens, some of the polenta may fall into the pan and it will begin to pop.

You can prep and even fry the polenta ahead, if you’d like to be free to socialize when your guests arrive. Just keep the squares warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

Polenta -- simmered cornmeal -- is one of Italy's most popular staple foods. Prized for its versatility, it can be paired with both savory and sweet flavors.