12283 crisp polenta rounds figs Recipes

bone-in beef short ribs *, 3/4 to 1 lb. each, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs (7 to 8 in . each), dried bay leaves, kosher salt, fresh fig leaves, stems trimmed, rinsed; or use 4 (12- by 12-in.) pieces thawed frozen banana leaves, cabernet sauvignon, balsamic vinegar, dried mission figs, stems trimmed, mole sauce* (preferably oaxacan-style mole negro ); or use 1/4 cup mole paste mixed with 3/4 cup beef broth, molasses, beef broth, sweet-potato chips or other root-vegetable chips (optional), cacao nibs, salted roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), salt

chicken stock, polenta, butter (melted ), parmesan cheese (grated ), fresh parsley (chopped ), salami (thinly sliced ), sun-dried tomato (well-drained & chopped ), black olives (chopped ), mozzarella cheese (grated & divided per prep step 6), parmesan cheese (grated & divided per prep step 6), fresh basil (chopped & divided per prep step 6)

balsamic vinegar, boned , skinned salmon fillet, cut into 4 equal pieces, salt and pepper, fig leaves (about 8 by 8 in.; see notes), olive oil, fig skewers

all-purpose flour, salt, a 2 1/2- to 3-lb r bbit, th wed if frozen, cut into 7 or 8 serving pieces, olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh rosemary leaves, chicken broth, dry red wine, coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh sage leaves or 1 tsp dried, crumbled, recipe basic polenta , kept warm, water, salt, cornmeal or instant polenta

bacon, diced, boneless beef chuck roast, salt, black pepper, yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 4 cups), button mushrooms, stems trimmed , wiped clean, and quartered, garlic, minced, fresh thyme leave, chopped, bay leaf, beer, beef stock or 1 cup low sodium beef broth, tomatoes, peeled diced and seeded and their juices, carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks, parsnip, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks, turnip, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges, fresh parsley leaves, chopped, prepared polenta (see polenta)

coarse polenta, water, salt (you may want to adjust this to suit you), butter

chili oil, italian sausages (sweet or spicy ), marsala wine, pasta sauce (chile tomato sauce for pasta), water, instant polenta, chicken stock (for the polenta), olive oil

bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, chopped fresh sage, frozen corn kernels, thawed, water , plus extra as needed, traditional polenta or 1 cup quick cook polenta, freshly grated parmesan cheese, slat and fresh ground pepper, to taste

extra-virgin olive oil , plus 1 tbsp, pork sausage links , pricked all over with a fork, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, salt and pepper, cold water, coarse sea salt, quick-cooking polenta, freshly grated caciocavallo or pecorino romano, smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, kosher salt

bacon, diced, beef chuck roast, black pepper, sliced yellow onions (about 4 cups), button mushrooms, stems trimmed , wiped clean, and quartered, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme leaves, bay leaf, beer, beef stock or low-sodium beef broth, peeled, seeded, and diced tomatoes and their juices, carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks, turnips, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges, chopped fresh parsley leaves, polenta , recipe follows, water, milk, minced garlic, bay leaf, salt, freshly ground black pepper, polenta or yellow cornmeal, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, grated parmesan

extra-virgin olive oil, sweet italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled, chopped onions, chopped green bell peppers, chopped red bell peppers, minced garlic, italian essence, or other italian seasoning blend, canned whole tomatoes with their juice, crushed, freshly ground black pepper, salt , depending on iness of sausage, creamy polenta , recipe follows, cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, freshly grated parmesan, milk, chicken stock , or canned low-sodium chicken broth, salt, freshly ground white pepper, a pinch of mace, polenta or fine yellow cornmeal, grated parmesan, eggs, egg yolks

canola oil, chicken, cut into pieces (thigh , leg, 1 breast cut inhalf with wing attached), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, cremini mushrooms, stems removed and caps cut into1/8ths, shallot, finely diced, tomato paste, dry white wine, cognac, chicken stock, cold butter, chopped fresh tarragon, creamy polenta with gruyere and parmesan, for serving, recipe follows, fresh chervil sprigs, for garnish, low-sodium chicken stock, quick-cooking polenta, heavy cream, grated gruyere, grated parmesan, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

bone-in pork chops, about 1 1/2 inches thick, water, sugar, kosher salt, fresh thyme sprigs, allspice berries, prosciutto, fontina, chicken stock, unsalted butter, chilled, flat-leaf parsley, for garnish, california red grapes , on the vine and cut into 4 smaller clusters/bunches, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, grilled polenta squares, recipe follows, water, kosher salt, polenta/yellow cornmeal, heavy cream, unsalted butter, room temperature, grated parmigiano-reggiano, fresh cracked black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

bone-in pork chops, about 1 1/2 inches thick, water, sugar, kosher salt, fresh thyme sprigs, allspice berries, prosciutto, fontina, chicken stock, unsalted butter, chilled, flat-leaf parsley, for garnish, california red grapes , on the vine and cut into 4 smaller clusters/bunches, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, grilled polenta squares, recipe follows, water, kosher salt, polenta/yellow cornmeal, heavy cream, unsalted butter, room temperature, grated parmigiano-reggiano, fresh cracked black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

lamb shoulder meat , cut into 2-inch by 1-inch cubes, olive oil, onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick, smoked pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, thyme sprig, caraway seeds, fennel seeds, dry white wine, tomato paste, chicken stock, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, recipe basic soft polenta , recipe follows, spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic, thinly sliced, virgin olive oil, fresh thyme (or 2 tbsp dried ), carrot, finely shredded, tomatoes, crushed and mixed well with their juices, salt , to taste, water, polenta

lamb shoulder meat , cut into 2-inch by 1-inch cubes, olive oil, onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick, smoked pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, thyme sprig, caraway seeds, fennel seeds, dry white wine, tomato paste, chicken stock, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, recipe basic soft polenta , recipe follows, spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic, thinly sliced, virgin olive oil, fresh thyme (or 2 tbsp dried ), carrot, finely shredded, tomatoes, crushed and mixed well with their juices, salt , to taste, water, polenta

boneless lamb loin, trimmed and cleaned, olive oil, rosemary, chopped, garlic, peeled, salt and fresh ground french-style peppercorns, baby arugula, olive oil, polenta , recipe follows, shallot, diced, olive oil, tomato juice, lamb stock , recipe follows, white truffle oil, lamb trimmings (bones, skin, fat , meat, etc.), water, onion, halved, carrot, peeled and halved, celery stalks , including leaves, cut into sections, fresh thyme sprigs, or 1 tsp dried thyme, fresh parsley sprigs, black peppercorns, pine nuts, milk, polenta, salt and pepper

lean country-style pork spare ribs, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, chopped italian parsley, bay leaves, generous pinch ground cloves, generous pinch ground cinnamon, generous pinch ground allspice, dry red wine, ligurian or nicoise black olives, pitted, fresh basil cut into chiffonade, salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil, spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt, water, quick cooking polenta or yellow cornmeal, salt, extra virgin olive oil