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polenta

[poh-len-tuh] / poʊˈlɛn tə /


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"You go up north and you might only find tomatoes in the summer and you'll find the likes of goulash, polenta and buckwheat which you would never find in the south," Tucci adds.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

That structure is especially visible in central and northern Italy, where dishes often revolve around meat broths, polenta, beans, chestnuts, and long-cooked cuts meant to feed families over several days.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

A braised beef ragù that’s great on top of pasta or a creamy polenta, or as a stew if you add more vegetables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

“I guess I’m going to have this polenta I’ve had 12 times,” he says, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Bobby Gene had dumped a whole stick into the polenta and was trying to whisk it in.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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