The heartiness of polenta makes it a comforting menu addition when autumn's chill sets in. The coarse grains develop their characteristic mushiness when they're mixed with simmering liquid, so reserve some stamina for stirring.
I always wondered how the Chinese take out places had your food ready to go in 15 minutes... if they are all as easy as this Szechuan shrimp recipe I may convert to a full-time Chinese diet.