3 polenta with tomato compote Recipes

tomatoes (about 2 lb), olive oil, sliced shallots (about 3 medium), sugar, dry white wine, salt, divided, black pepper, low-fat milk, water, dry polenta, shaved fresh parmesan cheese

tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, thinly sliced, chopped peeled ginger, chopped fresh basil and/or cilantro, vegetable oil, for frying, polenta, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, whole milk, fresh soft-shell crabs, cleaned, lime wedges, for serving