Polenta Recipes?

@breepeace (3014)
Canada
May 1, 2007 10:45am CST
I have a roll of precooked polenta, but I'm at a loss as to how to cook it like it comes in restaurants. Does anyone have any tried and true recipes for pre-cooked polenta that they could be kind enough to share with me?
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peaceful202270
@peaceful (3294)
• United States
1 May 07
Polenta can be sliced and grilled, topped with sauteed Portabella Mushrooms and melted Mozzerella... or any one of at least 1000 recipes for this versatile treat... Here's a good link for some of them: http://italianfood.about.com/od/polentarecipes/a/aa030498_3.htm and a Recipe Calculator for you! :) http://www.cookingbynumbers.com Cheers! :)
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breepeace
@breepeace (3014)
• Canada
1 May 07
Mmmm Mushrooms and Mozza. I may have to give that a try soon!
KarenO52
@KarenO52 (2950)
• United States
1 May 07
I tried a recipe once that called for slicing it up and browning it in a frying pan with a little butter. Then it was supposed to be served with spaghetti sauce and hot sausage. It came out real mushy so I don't think I did it right. I'll be watching your responses on this one, because I'd like to know too.
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peaceful202270
@peaceful (3294)
• United States
1 May 07
Polenta Mushy-ness, is the result of Polenta that should be colder than it probably was when you pan grilled it... it must be grilled cold, and cooked quickly... it also helps if it's turned several times during the browning process... Expert Village for you! :) http://www.expertvillage.com
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breepeace
@breepeace (3014)
• Canada
1 May 07
That actually sounds good.. I have been keeping the roll chilled just in case I get a 'to-die-for' recipe that I can whip up as soon as I can. I guess I'm off to pick up some sausage? :)
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KarenO52
@KarenO52 (2950)
• United States
1 May 07
Thanks for the tip. I want to try it again someday.