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	polenta pois poisson poivre polenta Polish sausage Pont l'Évêque cheese Port-Salut cheese Definition: [poh-LEHN-tah] A staple of northern Italy, polenta is a mush made from cornmeal. It can be eaten hot with a little butter or cooled until firm, cut into squares and fried. For added flavor, polenta is sometimes mixed with cheese such as parmesan or gorgonzola. It can be served as a first course or side dish and makes hearty breakfast fare. --Copyright (c) 1995 by Barron's Educational Series, from The New Food Lover's Companion, Second Edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst
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