Polenta With Mushroom Ragu

1 (16 ounce) package plain prepared polenta, sliced into 8 rounds 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup minced onion 1 lb white mushrooms or 1 lb[...]

2 cups boiling water 3 tablespoons butter , at room temperature 1 teaspoon salt , plus salt , for seasoning 1/2 cup quick-cooking polenta 1 tablespoon olive[...]

1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups water 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic , minced 2 sprigs thyme 1 rosemary sprig 6 1/2 cups shiitake[...]

1 cup whole meal polenta (6 oz.) 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons parmesan[...]

1 large onion , chopped fine 4 garlic cloves , minced 1 teaspoon dried rosemary , crumbled or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme[...]