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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

The rhythmic movement and sore muscles that come from slowly stirring polenta, the way the earthy, nourishing aroma slowly fills the room as the grains start to thicken.

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

They have some kind of polenta dish with eggs.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2025

He learns to love the food she and her parents eat, the polenta and risotto, the bouillabaisse and osso buco, the meat baked in parchment paper.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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