Polenta recipes

The secret to this tart is its cheesy, crisp polenta crust. Fabulous warm or cold and perfect for picnics

Goose fat, vegetable oil and polenta - the secrets to the perfect roast potatoes every time

A gluten-free light bake that uses polenta in place of flour and orange blossom to flavour a drizzle syrup

Use up unripe green tomatoes as well as ripe fruit from your tomato plants with this simple, healthy recipe

Heart-healthy salmon is ideal for a dinner party. Use pre-cooked polenta to make this main course recipe even easier

For a twist on a favourite Sunday roast or Christmas side dish, coat parsnips in polenta and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

Make a batch of this easy polenta base at the weekend, then serve it as a pre-dinner snack. Leftovers can be baked or fried to have with eggs and spinach

This Italian vegetarian recipe is smart enough for a dinner party, but has just six ingredients

This creamy lemon and ricotta polenta is easy to make for a quick dinner at home, but also fancy enough to serve if you're entertaining

These savoury snacks are brilliant for picnics and lunchboxes - plus they can be frozen ahead

Enjoy time together at the weekend preparing this special dish for two

An unbelievably moist and yummy dessert

Lemon curd yogurt gives this gluten-free cake a lovely light texture. Similar to a Victoria sponge, it's filled with cream and berries and topped with a drizzle icing

Use a slightly stale ciabatta loaf to make this festive sausage stuffing. It has a loose, chunky texture that creates lots of delicious crispy bits

Pair almonds and apricots in this moreish cake. Made with polenta, the cake has a lovely moist texture and a fruity tang. Enjoy with crème fraîche

This pretty vegetarian main is made from quick-cook cheesy polenta topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and balsamic vinegar

A gluten-free polenta base makes this cheesy tart much lower in fat than traditional pastry – delicious served hot or cold