Italian Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free)

I love polenta in all forms; baked, grilled, and fried are great to serve alongside sauces but a piping hot bowl is classic. Polenta is easily transformed by adding other flavors; strong cheeses hold up well. Warm polenta is a wonderful substitute for mashed potatoes and an Italian staple no gluten-free diet should ever go without.
Ingredients:
1 cup gluten-free yellow cornmeal
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and milk and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in cornmeal. Stir often and cook until thick, 15...

If you love macaroni and cheese, then you will likely also love risotto. This recipe makes a delicious, creamy risotto that is big on cheese and packs the rich, subtle flavor of mushrooms. It makes a great addition to grilled meat, or all by itself.
Ingredients:
4 cups chicken broth, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¾ pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
¾ pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 shallots, diced
1 cup Arborio rice
⅓ cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
4 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
In a saucepan, warm the broth over low heat.
Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the m...