Name: Gluten-Free Meatball Parmesan Sliders
Ingredients: Polenta; 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for oiling the pan; 1 tbsp butter; 1 very large shallot (about 4 oz), finely minced; 4-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1-1/2 cups coarsely ground polenta (a special type of cornmeal); 2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste; 1/2 tsp white pepper or freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; Sliders; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp onion powder (not onion salt); 1/4 to 1/2 tsp garlic powder (not garlic salt); Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Marinara sauce (see below); 8 to 12 (3-inch) squares of mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese