The is a quick and delicious side that my kids love! This salad can be served warm or cold. It is great as a packed lunch too!
Author: Cris
Farro is probably my favorite grain. I love it in salads, pilafs, and soups! I find the Instant Pot® gets it to the perfect texture and I don't have to worry about overcooking it on the stove.
Author: LauraF
Shrimp cooked with garlic and onion are served over garlic cheese grits. This is a dish for garlic lovers. Serve with garlic bread, or your preference of bread.
Author: AURORAGLXY7
This recipe combines pungent Mediterranean and Indian flavors for a quick and delicious side dish.
Author: Cinderella
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
Baked polenta casserole with Fontina cheese and tomato sauce. Even meat lovers will love this yummy vegetarian dish.
Author: Gramzie's kitchen
I remember my aunt telling me about quinoa, saying it was such a wonderfully healthy food and what do you know? It's kosher for Passover! I decided to beef up my quinoa with some fresh vegetables, cooked...
Author: Jess
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
Grilled polenta rounds are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with a fresh salsa for a light and refreshing appetizer in the hot summer months.
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
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
A delicious, healthy, and easy-to-bake lasagna that substitutes polenta for pasta, topped with homemade sauce!
Author: chickuh4u
Try this tasty fried alternative to plain grits as a great side dish. Serve plain or with syrup or honey.
Author: Brent Estes
Quinoa is a great alternative to rice - it's lighter, and cooks in about half the time.
Author: sal
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
Easiest polenta ever! Bakes up creamy and delicious. You (ok, I) will never make polenta on the stovetop again.
Author: Nancy
Classic Carolina Shrimp and Grits! Serve with lemon wedges.
Author: Matt
This is vegetarian comfort super-food. Warm, gooey, and delicious. Serve with a green salad and sliced fruit.
Author: SketchyRecipe
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
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 spicy quinoa pulao with Indian flavors is made with quinoa rather than rice for added protein!
Author: charisma
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
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
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
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
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
This is my version of a South Carolina coastal specialty. It will make a grits lover out of anyone!
Author: AWEAVER
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
I was experimenting with quinoa and I came up with this tasty dish full of vegetables.
Author: rachimama21
Lasagna noodles are replaced with layers of creamy polenta in this vegetarian lasagna that tastes even better as leftovers.
Author: LauraF
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 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~
Sweet Potato, onion, mushrooms, and chopped pecans are served over a bed of quinoa. This dish is perfect as a warm meal or side dish during cold weather.
Author: lep413
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
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
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 is an excellent polenta recipe with a Mexican kick!!
Author: Karen Gallinetti
Served warm or cold, this is a flavorful side dish with chewy barley and tender crisp carrots.
Author: BigShotsMom
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
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
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
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
So easy and so good! This recipe is great as-is, or can be a start for so many variations.
Author: Angie S