But that would ignore the side dish. And at this dinner, the side dish is the star. It’s polenta – a mix of corn meal, salt and water. It’s boiled and stirred – lots of stirring – until ...

Discover the timelessness of polenta, an ancient dish with a modern pesto twist.

Wet polenta can be bland so tends to be mixed with richly flavoured ingredients such as butter, cheese or fried mushrooms, or served as a side dish to accompany meat dishes, stews or casseroles.

Whisking continuously, pour in polenta and continue whisking for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and thick. Pour into two 11inch tart pans and spread evenly over bottom of each pan. Cool slightly and ...

Even if you're not a fan of eggplant, this dish might change your mind. With a rich tomato sauce, pine nuts and creamy ...

Adding unrivaled flavor, depth and structure to a range of dishes, butter is wonderfully versatile as both a sauce itself and ...