Best 5 Polenta And Gorgonzola Recipes

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Polenta and Gorgonzola is a classic Italian dish that combines the creamy texture of polenta with the sharp, nutty flavor of Gorgonzola cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for a cold winter night or a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will impress your family and friends.

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CREAMY POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND SPINACH



Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola and Spinach image

Provided by Bill Dodson

Categories     Milk/Cream     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Cornmeal     Spinach     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)*
1 cup (packed) chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in large saucepan. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add cream and simmer until almost absorbed and polenta thickens, about 5 minutes. Add cheese and parsley; stir until cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
  • Sold at Italian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets.

CABERNET-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH GORGONZOLA POLENTA AND MIXED-HERB GREMOLATA



Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs with Gorgonzola Polenta and Mixed-Herb Gremolata image

The ribs should be seasoned and chilled overnight before cooking. WHAT TO DRINK: Stick with Cabernet and try a selection. Two we love are the rich, ripe 2005 Blend No. 815 from Joel Gott(Sonoma, $17) and the 2004 Cabernet from Columbia Winery with black cherry flavors and a velvety texture(Washington, $15).

Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Herb     Blue Cheese     Beef Rib     Cornmeal     Red Wine     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 to 9 pounds meaty beef short ribs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (about) vegetable oil
2 750-ml bottles Cabernet Sauvignon
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons all purpose flour
Gorgonzola Polenta
Mixed-Herb Gremolata

Steps:

  • Planning tip:
  • With its various elements, this dish lends itself well to team cooking. Seasoning the meat ahead, making the gremolata, browning the ribs, and deglazing the pan are separate steps that allow everyone to take turns. But if you'd prefer to work ahead, the short ribs will taste just as good a day later. Either way, you're golden.
  • Arrange ribs in single layer in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in small bowl; sprinkle all over ribs. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy wide ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add ribs to pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch, adding more oil to pot by tablespoonfuls as needed. Transfer ribs to large bowl. Pour off drippings from pot; discard. Add wine to pot and bring to simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot; bring to boil. Cover; transfer to oven and braise until meat is very tender and almost falling off bones, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
  • Bring to simmer before continuing. Using slotted spoon, transfer ribs to large bowl; cover tightly to keep warm. Skim any fat from top of braising liquid. Boil liquid until reduced to 2 generous cups, about 20 minutes. Mix 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons flour with fork in small bowl until well blended. Whisk butter mixture into reduced braising liquid. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce thickens very slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide Gorgonzola Polenta among plates. Top with ribs and sauce. Sprinkle with Mixed-Herb Gremolata and serve.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND GORGONZOLA



Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola image

This yummy Italian dish works great as a vegetarian main or topped with grilled steak, chicken or fish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper, cut in large chunks (2 cups)
8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered (3 cups)
1 bunch lacinato kale, ribs removed, roughly chopped (6 cups)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • For polenta, in 4-quart saucepan, heat broth, cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt just to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; very slowly beat in cornmeal with whisk. Continue to beat constantly 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions brown on edges and soften. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until pepper softens and begins to brown on edges. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms release juices, juices absorb and mushrooms brown. Stir in kale; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Add wine; stir constantly, scraping up browned bits, 1 to 2 minutes or until liquid is almost completely absorbed.
  • Divide polenta among 4 plates. Top each plate with about 1 cup vegetable mixture; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

POLENTA AND GORGONZOLA



Polenta and Gorgonzola image

Serve this creamy polenta with our Wild Mushroom Ragout.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups chicken stock
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound Gorgonzola
6 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish
Wild Mushroom Ragout

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add stock; bring to a boil.
  • Sprinkle cornmeal in while stirring with a wooden spoon. Stir constantly, over low heat, until polenta begins to pull away from sides of pan, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add cream and butter; stir until incorporated. Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  • Place 1 slice of Gorgonzola in each of six soup bowls. Add polenta, and top with Wild Mushroom Ragout. Garnish with rosemary and serve.

CABERNET-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH GORGONZOLA POLENTA AND MIXED-HE



Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs With Gorgonzola Polenta and Mixed-He image

From Bon Appetit 10/07......... I followed the recipe exactly and the combination of the short ribs, creamy gorgonzola polenta and gremolata made a fabulous meal. Made the ribs the day before to make it easier to skim the fat. So much of the meal can be made ahead of time that it really makes for an easy prep the day of a dinner party. For what to drink-Bon Appetit suggests: Stick with Cabernet and try a selection. Two we love are the rich, ripe 2005 Blend No. 815 from Joel Gott (Sonoma, $17) and the 2004 Cabernet from Columbia Winery with black cherry flavors and a velvety texture (Washington, $15).

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Meat

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 -9 lbs beef short ribs, meaty
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 (750 ml) bottles cabernet sauvignon wine
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
5 cups low-fat chicken broth (or more)
1 3/4 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)
3/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons lemon peel, finely grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Gorgonzola Polenta & Mixed-Herb Gremolata Preparation Planning tip:.
  • With its various elements, this dish lends itself well to team cooking. Seasoning the meat ahead, making the gremolata, browning the ribs, and deglazing the pan are separate steps that allow everyone to take turns. But if you'd prefer to work ahead, the short ribs will taste JUST AS GOOD a day later. Either way, you're golden.
  • Arrange ribs in single layer in 15x10x2- inch glass baking dish. Mix rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in small bowl; sprinkle all over ribs. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy wide ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add ribs to pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch, adding more oil to pot by tablespoonfuls as needed. Transfer ribs to large bowl. Pour off drippings from pot; discard. Add wine to pot and bring to simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot; bring to boil. Cover; transfer to oven and braise until meat is very tender and almost falling off bones, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
  • Bring to simmer before continuing. Using slotted spoon, transfer ribs to large bowl; cover tightly to keep warm. Skim any fat from top of braising liquid. Boil liquid until reduced to 2 generous cups, about 20 minutes. Mix 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons flour with fork in small bowl until well blended. Whisk butter mixture into reduced braising liquid. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce thickens very slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide Gorgonzola Polenta among plates. Top with ribs and sauce. Sprinkle with Mixed-Herb Gremolata and serve.
  • To make Gorgonzola Polenta: Bring 5 cups of chicken broth to boil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan. Gradually add polenta, whisking constantly. Return mixture to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until polenta is tender, stirring frequently and adding more chicken broth by 1/4-cupfuls if polenta is too thick, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Gorgonzola and cream; stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make Mixed-Herb Gremolata: Mix parsley, lemon peel, garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme in small bowl. Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.

Tips:

  • Choose the right polenta. For a creamy polenta, use fine-ground polenta. For a more rustic polenta, use coarse-ground polenta.
  • Use flavorful broth. The broth you use to cook the polenta will greatly affect the flavor of the dish. Use a broth that is packed with flavor, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Cook the polenta slowly. Polenta takes time to cook, so be patient. Cook it over low heat, stirring frequently, until it is creamy and tender.
  • Add cheese and butter. Once the polenta is cooked, stir in some grated Parmesan cheese and butter. This will make the polenta even more creamy and flavorful.
  • Serve the polenta with your favorite toppings. Polenta is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include grilled vegetables, roasted chicken, or a simple tomato sauce.

Conclusion:

Polenta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a dessert. With its creamy texture and cheesy flavor, polenta is sure to please everyone at your table.

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