Polenta without lime

1 cup uncooked instant polenta 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese , divided 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper vegetable oil cooking spray 2 garlic cloves , chopped[...]

1 bunch fresh asparagus , cut from root to spear 5 stalks green onions , sliced 1 small yellow squash, cut up 1/4 cup bell pepper , tri-color bell pepper[...]

2 tablespoons unsalted butter , plus extra for the baking dish 2 cups polenta or 2 cups coarsely ground yellow cornmeal 1 quart water or 1 quart chicken stock[...]

1 cup quick-cooking polenta 1 small onion , chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups fresh mushrooms , sliced (8 oz.) 1 lb asparagus spear , trimmed and cut into[...]