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Herbed Polenta
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Easy Weekend Entertaining Overall User Rating: 
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Superb!
06/26/2008 at 02:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've always loved polenta but have never found a recipe that I truly love. Until now, that is. This was excellent. Smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. I only made one change to the recipe - I used 3 cups chicken stock and 3 cups water instead of all water. This was also very easy to make. It does make a lot, so save the leftovers in a loaf pan, chill overnight, and slice and broil (or cook in a skillet with butter or olive oil) to eat the next day.
Pure Comfort
02/19/2008 at 01:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was very delcious. Creamy and oh so good! Pure comfort food.
Great Polenta
01/22/2008 at 08:26am
User: David from Lewis Center, OH User Rating:
I have made this several times and it comes out perfect everytime. Very creamy and tastes soooo good. Great polenta recipe. Thanks Giada.
Fresh and delicious
01/07/2008 at 09:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this polenta several times now, most recently for a New Year's Eve "Gourmet Group" dinner. It is a wonderful change of pace from potatoes, rice, and risotto, and has a fresh, full flavor thanks to the herbs.
Excellent recipe
01/03/2008 at 12:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made the polenta with Veal Marsala for a large dinner party. I used chicken broth instead of water - a must I think. Chopped the fresh herbs well and used about 1/4 to 1/2 cup more of good quality parmesean. Everyone raved,it was fabulous.
AWESOME !!
12/30/2007 at 06:17pm
User: Dorothy from South Wilmington, IL User Rating:
I have made polenta for years, but never tried making it with herbs. We always smothered it with tomato sauce. It will make an excellent side dish with almost any meat. It's like finding a new friend. Thanks.
delicious!!
11/29/2007 at 01:41pm
User: Andrea from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
this was the first time i've tried polenta and it was delicious!! i served it with Giada de Laurentis' parmesan crusted pork chops and it was a hit...thanks!!
Easy polenta meal
11/06/2007 at 03:01pm
User: Mike from la mesa, CA User Rating:
Is an easy polenta meal that you can make but it is so delicious!!
This recipe is fresh and fabulous
11/01/2007 at 05:35pm
User: Lauren from Burlington, KY User Rating:
If you like polenta and fresh herbs, you will love this recipe! While I really like Polenta, many recipes I've tried can be a bit bland. This recipe is fresh and flavorful. The combination of aromatic herbs and the rich texture from the cheese (which I added more than the recipe called for to compensate for using skim milk instead of whole) makes it luscious and elegant. I know on the show, it was paired with a pork loin. But I think other white meats such as turkey, veal, or cornish hen would go really well with this. If you're looking for something different to serve as a starch with a meal, I would highly recommend trying this. It's easy and delicious!
Love!
08/29/2007 at 11:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe works out beautifully and easily every time! I like to use heavy cream in lieu of the milk so that it's even richer.
Fantastic Polenta
08/25/2007 at 02:14pm
User: Lisa from Park Forest, IL User Rating:
I made this polenta along with the pork loin from the same show for Sunday dinner. It was easy and big hit with my family. My father is from northern Italy and is an excellent cook. He said the polenta was the best he's had .. even better than his own!!!
Awsome
08/02/2007 at 10:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is the best i've ever tried! AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!
Way too much!
03/15/2007 at 04:18pm
User: KARA from Kenosha, WI User Rating:
I made this as a side dish for 5 and had TONS left over. I found it to be very bland, making me not want to even save the leftovers. It probably would have been better with a sharper cheese.
Great....If...
02/07/2007 at 01:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I basically call this Italian Grits, but we found the flavor really needed something. Fortunately, we found it. If you are cooking this dish to accompany Giada's Pancetta Wrapped Pork Roast then you are almost there. In that episode, she makes this polenta as a side dish with the pork. At the end of the recipe, she has you pour the pan juices into a cup and skim the fat. You should have a bunch of this juice left over after you pour some on the pork. Place the remaining juice right into the polenta and WOW, it really picks it up!
very strong herb taste
01/07/2007 at 02:47pm
User: Stacey from East Northport, NY User Rating:
It definately complimented the pork which was out of this world, but just a little too much of an herb taste for me. My husband loved it though. Use your judgement.
Nice balance to strong flavored foods
12/06/2006 at 12:43pm
User: Wayne from Portland, OR User Rating:
This was a simple yet elegant variation on polenta. The flavor was delicate and creamy - the prefect balance of herbs. I MUST warn that this is not a star player on the dinner plate; it should be paired with a contrasting spicy or acidic dish or used as a bed for a flovourful meat dish to balance its starchy, creamy nature.
Very Good
10/17/2006 at 01:08pm
User: tammy from las vegas, NV User Rating:
This was the first time I've made polenta. Very tasty and it went very well with the pork roast. I've eaten polenta before and it was not as flavorful or as well done (seemed gritty) as this recipe. I used a little more cheese and could'nt resist adding a little pressed garlic. Had roasted potatoes standing by if we did not like this dish. Had lots of potatoes left over. This recipe does make a lot of polenta. Tried the polenta sauteed in butter the next day and it turned out great. Will definately be making this again. A very nice variation from standard side dishes.
Best Polenta I Ever Tasted
10/15/2006 at 02:17pm
User: PENNY from Fort Myers, FL User Rating:
I never liked polenta before tasting this one. This must be what everyone was always raving about! I loved it! Penny Fort Myers, FL
Not bad, but not great
10/10/2006 at 05:54pm
User: Anna from Huntersville, NC User Rating:
The polenta went well with the pork, but there were just too many herbs for my taste. It was nice and creamy - I ended up adding more parmesan.
sooo tasty
10/10/2006 at 04:40pm
User: michela from yorktown, VA User Rating:
You can taste the parmigiano reggiano, and all the flavors combine togheter are so good.
Giada
10/04/2006 at 03:18pm
User: Sasha from Anniston, AL User Rating:
Iam begining to wonder if you could possibly outdo your-self. Every time I try one of your recipes, I feel transported back home.Thank you for your generosity.
Wonderful
07/12/2006 at 09:00pm
User: Maria from Elgin, IL User Rating:
This is my first time making polenta. What a wonderful recipe, with complex flavors from the butter, milk, herbs, and cheese. Will definitely make this again...and again...
Pretty good even without the herbs
06/15/2006 at 02:30pm
User: ANNA from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I did not have any of the herbs on hand so I decided to make the polenta without the herbs. I thought the amount of butter that was called for was bit too much, so I used five tablespoons. Even five tablespoons was too much! (I am not a fan of tasting butter in my dishes) I also used freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese instead of parmesan. Don't get me wrong, it was still good! Next time I will cut down the amount of butter.
easy and fabulous!
06/05/2006 at 06:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i cannot say enough about how great this dish was. i was skeptical about how easy it would be to make, but it is increadibly easy and very very very tasty! if you like polenta, you will not be dissapointed!
rebecca
05/19/2006 at 01:43pm
User: rebecca from vacaville, CA User Rating:
very good!!! very easy!!! nice change from pasta and potatos
Serve With Dental Floss
04/26/2006 at 03:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
OK, Polenta is very easy. So I expected a Food Network worthy Polenta recipe to be special. This is bad. I wonder if they even tested it. Way too many herbs (not taste-wise, texture-wise). And since you throw them in at the end, you get that raw leaf taste. Had to dump the leftover and floss my teeth.
Great side dish
04/23/2006 at 08:25pm
User: Mia from Copperopolis, CA User Rating:
It was an excellent side dish with the pork loin. We sliced the leftovers the next morning and sauteed until crispy on the outside and served with fried eggs. Yummy!
easy unusual side dish
04/19/2006 at 08:45pm
User: Melanie from Lebanon, NJ User Rating:
this recipe was very easy to do. make sure you have the herbs and cheese and milk portioned out before you start cooking. i found that the polenta only took a few minutes to cook, not 15, and i was rushing to get everything chopped and measured. pretty tasty but i thought maybe some garlic or salt might make a little bit better flavor. also, i halved the recipe and felt that it was plenty for a side dish for 6. can't imagine how much the actual recipe would provide for.
Excellent side...
04/16/2006 at 01:00am
User: Raquel from Lakewood, CO User Rating:
We made this tonight to go with a wonderful garlic chicken. I made the recipe as called for, but as I had a few other fresh herbs on hand, I threw in a bit of fresh sage and oregano as well. I'd never made polenta before. It was easy and incredibly tasty. My husband absolutely loved it. I put the leftovers into a lightly greased loaf pan so I can slice it up tomorrow and fry it up. Yum!
perfection
04/14/2006 at 06:01pm
User: Vincent from Massapequa Pk, NY User Rating:
better than mashed potatoes!
delicious delicious!
03/07/2006 at 05:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was the biggest hit of a recent dinner party. I will definitely make it again.
excellent comfort food
01/05/2006 at 08:49am
User: patty from canonsburg, PA User Rating:
i made this for newyears day. my mother made a different version growing up. I loved the herb flavor which complimented the pancetta pork roast. hint for person stated it was too thick. if you do not serve right it will set up.(keep warm)and just add some warmed milk and stir to return to creamy texture. this is added to my receipes thanks
Plain
12/31/2005 at 09:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Needs Garlic !!!!!!!!!!
Fabulous
12/31/2005 at 01:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I usually never opt for polenta as a side dish. After trying this recipe - we're going to have it every week! My family loved it. I also added a tiny bit of fresh chives which worked wonderfully.
So good!
12/27/2005 at 11:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easy and delicious! A variation on the plain. VINCE.....on the recipe page you will see where it says "FULL PAGE"....if you click on that you get the recipe on one full page...up close and personal and big enough for anyone to read.
sooo good
12/26/2005 at 11:00pm
User: Colleen from Palm Springs, CA User Rating:
This is the first time that I tried preparing Polenta. What a wonderful and easy dish to create. It was perfect with the Pork Roast and we ate it as leftovers again the next day. Great Great Great
this web page
12/26/2005 at 05:32pm
User: Vince from Portland, OR User Rating: Not Rated
This is not a review of the recipe but the web page. I only identified myself so I can start a recipe box but your warning shows the recipes can be deleted at any time. Your choice. So what is the point? A recipe box off line would be a good thing. Printing the recipe from the web page makes the print so small it must be redone and prints two pages when only one should be necessary for the recipe but it beats trying to copy from the TV presentation.
yummy!
10/27/2005 at 11:52am
User: Allison from Brookly, NY User Rating:
Easy to make and tastes great!
Heavenly!
10/20/2005 at 03:42pm
User: Laura from Moore, OK User Rating:
This polenta is incredible. The herbs make it exceptional. One of the best and easiest side dishes I've made.
Simple and elegant!
10/03/2005 at 04:59pm
User: Peggy from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
This was great and is very elegant as a side dish. If you have leftovers save them in the refrigerator, slice the polenta the next day and saute slices in butter until crispy. Drizzle with a little marinara. Delicious!!!
awesome!
09/25/2005 at 08:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Rich, creamy and so delicious! It was also easy to make. If it turned out like glue, you didn't make it right. I made half the recipe and it served 3 generously. Thanks Giada!
Easy Easy
09/12/2005 at 11:59pm
User: Kristin from Vail, AZ User Rating:
This dish was very easy to make and went well with the Pancetta Wraped Pork. It did not make for good leftover however.
Mmmm
08/11/2005 at 08:04pm
User: KAITLIN from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
This side dish was simple to make and delicious. Very creamy. The recipe made a TON of polenta so I might half it next time.
Loved it!
08/09/2005 at 06:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added a bit more cheese and milk to the recipe. My guests couldnt get enough of it! i would definitly make again and again.
Excellent
07/15/2005 at 03:59pm
User: Patti from Huntington Beach, CA User Rating:
My family couldn't get enough of this. I cheated and used the whisk attachment on my hand mixer. It made the 15-20 minutes of cooking time much easier. The polenta was smooth and creamy and was seasoned perfectly. This recipe makes a lot so there is plenty for leftovers the next day. I will definitely make this again and again!
Easy but very Bland
07/06/2005 at 10:18am
User: Robin from MIddleburg, FL User Rating:
The kids didnt like it at all and for the grown ups we thought it needed something. It seemed very bland to us but it did cook up fast and easy. We were thinking we would try adding more milk/cheese.
Good Stuff
07/05/2005 at 07:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Anything with cornmeal is a good thing.
First time making Polenta
07/02/2005 at 04:02pm
User: CHUCK from Frederick, MD User Rating:
Was VERY easy to make. This is a great base for meals...esp pork. I think the best thing about polenta is its versitility. You could do so many things with it. I thought of adding fresh corn to it, cheddar cheese and chopped chipoltole peppers would add a great zing to it. Cool it down in a sheet pan, chill it in the fridge and then cut into squares and fry for a fried cheesy treat