polenta
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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 came with my American dream, but Tijuana claimed me,” Petit Frere said with a laugh as cooks worked from a menu that includes polenta with black beans and fried fish with banana.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2024
“Listen to me, Caleb,” she said, her voice as creamy as the hot polenta.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
Vocabulary lists containing polenta
World Cuisine - Introductory
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5th Grade World Cuisine, List 1
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