In typical Trader Joes fashion Trader Joes Organic Polenta has a world-wise pedigree. The Washington-state-based company that makes it for us has family roots in Italy. They are also the pioneers of ready-to-eat polenta. Rather than stirring and waiting stirring and waiting you can have fresh-tasting polenta in minutes. Just slice it into rounds and bake or pan saut for best results. (If youre really careful you can even grill the rounds.) Polenta can be topped with tomato sauce grated cheese basil pine nuts or whatever suits your mood. Its a terrific side dish with chicken beef or your favorite mild fish. It also adds an interesting twist to otherwise traditional Eggs Benedict whether you use it to replace the English muffin or the Canadian bacon is entirely up to you. Trader Joes Organic Polenta comes in an 18 ounce tube and never needs refrigeration before opening. Its completely cooked just heat before serving.