This looks delish as usual ! Last night I roast a heap of tomatoes with olive oil and thyme, a tray of roast peppers and fennel and garlic, then cooked it on the stove top as a sauce with olives. Next level delicious - i should have thought to use polenta as like Katie I haven't used it in ages!
It sounds similar to what I made. I came close to getting fennel for the first time, but I would only roast it. My bottom element blew up in my oven so I can't roast anymore. I have had fennel salad before and I like it.
What is it about polenta. I just never think to make it except for once in a while and I have so much cornmeal that was given to me.