Creamy polenta with wild mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring often and vigorously, making sure to scrape the corners of the pot, until the polenta becomes soft and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes. Off the heat, vigorously stir in 6 tablespoons of the cheese and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Divide the polenta among 4 bowls. Divide vegetable mixture evenly among the bowls, arranging it on top of the polenta. Sprinkle each portion with remaining cheese and serve.Servings: 4.Per serving: 340 calories, 8 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 15 milligrams cholesterol, 53 grams carbohydrates, 15 grams protein, 720 milligrams sodium, 9 grams fiber.From: "Light & Healthy 2010" by Am... Valentine-s weekend at Maestro-s Entrées: Angus beef tenderloin, lobster mashed potatoes, baby brussel sprouts, pancetta; free-range veal osso busso, white polenta, broccoli rabe, ... Fresh Powder Meets Fine Dining at Cortina d'Ampezzo But the dishes were without flaw: an unusual beet ravioli, startlingly rich and sweet, and a creamy bowl of polenta that was cheesy and velvety. It was a refined meal that one might expect from any high-end restaurant in northern Italy. But afterward, the patrons didn't call for a taxi or ask the valet to bring the BMW. Instead, they simply strapped on their skis and set off, carving down the mountain through oceans of glorious packed powder. Skiing -- or snowboarding -- to a great meal might sound unusual to anyone who has ever endured a bland lunch of chili bowls and pepperoni pizza at a ski lodge, which pretty much sums up the cafeteria food at most North American ski... What is polenta? A.: Polenta is the Italian word for cornmeal mush. In Italian cuisine, polenta is often served soft, as a side dish, topped with tomato ... Star Power Illuminates Winterfest 2010 Falso whipped up an Italian-style grilled cheese, replacing the bread with polenta, risotto alla Milanese, breaded pork slices with lemon wedges, ... Events schedule, photos, dining, nightlife, bands and more! 6 » Place polenta slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, trimming to fit if necessary. 7 » Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese, ... Baked Southwestern Polenta Polenta can be made one day in advance and kept refrigerated. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until ... So many reasons not to miss Madison Restaurant Week winter 2010 The other entrees are butternut squash ravioli and braised elk with polenta. The cassoulet at Sardine, with duck confit, garlic sausage and braised lamb ...

Chop Bar is a treat in Jack London Square Pork with polenta might mean a shank with dried fruit and mint some nights, but we hopped on the pork-go-round for Delany's "Milan" cutlet ($15), pounded flat, breaded with fine crumbs and panfried to a crunch. Fried sage leaves and olive oil round the toasty flavors, and creamy polenta makes an unctuous backdrop. Blue-nose bass ($19), an easy fish to overcook, is just right, and well served by a bright fennel-citrus slaw. The potato au gratin side ($6) is pleasantly gooey with Fiscalini cheddar, though it needed more browning. We liked the salads, too, opting twice for the romaine ($8). One version, a chopped Caesar, adds hints of warm spice to a classic dressing. The second...

A neighborhood gathering spot with many tastes More substantial noshing includes a fine meatloaf with mashed potatoes, rustic Italian sausage with polenta, or spaghetti and meatballs. ...