Casseruola di polenta con mais, verdure e pomodori (4 porzioni)

The smokey-sweet balance is exactly right, and the Hudson Valley corn gives it that fresh, summery bite. We served it as a side for four and it disappeared fast—even my picky eater asked for seconds.

The corn and tomatoes taste like they were picked that morning, and the smoky-sweet balance is spot on. Put this in the middle of the table and everyone’s spoon goes straight for it.

Frozen it for a busy weeknight and it reheated beautifully—the corn still had that sweet pop and the tomatoes brought the smoke. My picky kid actually asked for seconds, which never happens with casseroles. Warm, comforting, and just the right amount for four of us.