Baking

Made with less water than is used for soft polenta, the firm polenta in this appetizer has a texture like that of dough. Make sure the work surface, rolling pin and cookie cutter are wet — otherwise, the polenta will stick.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits before cutting the cherries in half.

This irresistible pie features a delicious homemade marshmallow topping.

Here is a savory soda bread with the distinct flavor of dill seeds.

Prepared puff pastry makes this easy.