Cornmeal Recipes

Ham and turkey hash with sweet potato, apple, and red bell pepper, blanketed in a peppery cheddar cheese sauce and broiled bubbly. Great leftover ham rescue.

Pineapple upside-down cake with a cornmeal batter, fresh pineapple caramelized in Madeira wine and brown sugar, baked in a cast iron skillet. Extra-rich with whole eggs plus extra yolks and a hint of nutmeg.

Artichoke and leek pizza: fresh baby artichokes braised with pancetta, onions, and sweet leeks, piled onto thin-crust pizza with mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano. A restaurant-worthy springtime slice that looks and tastes like Rome.

Crispy breaded chicken breasts brushed with oyster sauce and pan-fried, then drizzled with a honey-lemon glaze made from chicken stock, soy sauce, and fresh lemon zest.

Homemade English muffins from scratch: yeasted dough rolled and cut into discs, dusted with cornmeal, and griddle-baked low and slow until they develop those signature nooks and crannies.

Vidalia onion pizza on a cornmeal polenta crust, topped with kidney beans, peppers, mozzarella, and parmesan. Gluten-free, vegetarian, no yeast required.

Jalapeno and red pepper corn sticks made with blue cornmeal, baked in a cast iron mold until golden and crispy. A spicy, colorful twist on classic cornbread.

Crispy baked polenta triangles topped with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and Parmesan. A light, low-fat Italian appetizer with golden crunch and creamy center.

Slow cooker tamale pie with a cornmeal crust lining the crock and a filling of sausage, stew beef, sundried tomatoes, green chile, corn, and olives. A set-it-and-forget-it Tex-Mex one-pot dinner.

Whole wheat and cornmeal muffins sweetened with honey and made oil-free with applesauce. These low-fat, dairy-free muffins are simple pantry-staple baking at its most wholesome.

Cornmeal-coated brook trout, soaked in dark beer then dredged and pan-fried to a golden, crunchy crust. A classic streamside fry-up served with tartar sauce and a dash of hot sauce for a kick.

Baked garlic cheese grits with sharp cheddar, fresh garlic, and a kiss of cayenne. A classic Southern brunch or side dish casserole that bakes up creamy inside with a golden burnished crust on top.

Cream of green chile soup with potatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, and crispy corn tortilla strips. A rich, cumin-spiced bowl straight from New Mexico's kitchen.

Pureed peanut soup with butternut squash, potatoes, and coriander, topped with crispy cornmeal-crusted baked okra croutons. West African inspired and velvety rich.

Polenta pie sets a rosemary corn polenta crust in a springform pan, then layers grilled squash, eggplant, and roasted peppers inside. A vegetarian Italian showpiece, served chilled.

Crispy cornmeal-crusted fish fillets pan-fried golden and topped with a brown-butter pecan sauce with parsley and lemon. Southern fish-fry meets classic meunière.