A lack of official labeling guidelines and a lot of overlap among the terms can lead to confusion. Here's what you need to ...

In the world of comfort food, grits and polenta are renowned for their versatility and popularity. Both are derived from corn, which leads to a common misconception about their similarity.

Fine polenta (the instant of quick-cook variety) is the type most widely available in the UK. Ready-to-eat polenta is also available, sold in rubbery looking blocks. Polenta can be served hot ...