polenta
noun
po·len·ta
pō-ˈlen-tə 
pə-,
-ˌtä
: mush made of chestnut meal, cornmeal, semolina, or farina
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Pair them with a rich and decadent entree like our classic risotto, creamy polenta, or fettuccini Alfredo.
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Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Trattoria Toni del Spin is part restaurant, part enoteca (a specialty wine shop) focusing on Trevisano traditions like bigoli in salsa, baccalà alla vicentina, and seppie in umido with polenta.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Savory, cheesy grits—made with Trader Joe’s polenta and cotija cheese—form the base of this dish.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Serve up tender, buttery steak over polenta or mashed potatoes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Trattoria Toni del Spin is part restaurant, part enoteca (a specialty wine shop) focusing on Trevisano traditions like bigoli in salsa, baccalà alla vicentina, and seppie in umido with polenta.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Savory, cheesy grits—made with Trader Joe’s polenta and cotija cheese—form the base of this dish.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Serve up tender, buttery steak over polenta or mashed potatoes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Polenta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polenta. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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polenta
noun
po·len·ta
pō-ˈlen-tə
: mush made of chestnut meal, cornmeal, or grain
Biographical Definition
Polenta
biographical name
Po·len·ta
pō-ˈlen-tə
Francesca da died 1283(or 1284)
Francesca da Rimini
ˌfran-ˈche-skə-dä-ˈri-mə-(ˌ)nē
ˌfrän-,
-ˈrē-
Italian noblewoman famous for tragic adulterous love affair
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