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Creamy Cheesy Polenta

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creamy polenta recipe
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime

A creamy, cheesy polenta that isn’t as high maintenance as you’d expect. Despite its reputation, polenta does not need to be whisked constantly and attentively for 30 minutes straight. As long as you cook it gently, over low heat, you can get away with whisking it only a few times as it cooks. This recipe is from Montreal’s cozy-cool coffee-pizza-wine restaurant Elena (and goes great with this pork roast).

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