Corn meal recipes

Homemade calzones packed with ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, and stretchy mozzarella. The tomato oil sautéed onions add a savory depth that takes these over the top.

Italian red snapper in brodetto: pan-fried whole fish pieces simmered in a tomato-vinegar broth with onions and scallions, served over creamy bay-leaf polenta. Coastal Italian classic.

Baked turkey empanadas with a flaky cornmeal crust filled with cubed turkey, cheddar cheese, and green chilies. A great way to use leftover turkey.

Quick Southern spoon bread using whole beaten eggs and baking powder for easy prep. Creamy cornmeal pudding-bread hybrid ready in an hour.

Southern cheese spoon bread with cornmeal, cheddar, and fluffy beaten egg whites. A custardy, souffle-like side dish spooned straight from the casserole.

Cornmeal griddle cakes with buttermilk, fresh corn kernels, and a touch of diced onion. A savory breakfast that comes together in 20 minutes flat on a hot griddle.

Cumin-crusted turkey breasts dredged in a cornmeal-flour-cayenne coating and pan-sauteed until golden. A Southwestern-spiced turkey cutlet served sliced with salsa.

Double corn muffins with cornmeal in the batter and whole corn kernels stirred in, plus a pinch of red pepper for subtle heat. Warm from the oven in 35 minutes.

Three grain biscuits made with flour, yellow cornmeal, and rolled oats, enriched with sour cream and cold butter. Rustic, crusty, and tender in just 35 minutes.

Boston brown bread steamed in coffee cans with cornmeal, rye flour, whole wheat, buttermilk, molasses, and raisins. Dense, moist, and slightly sweet with no oven required.

Whole wheat pizza crust with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, no oil, and a cornmeal-dusted pan. Makes two 14-inch crusts with a nutty, chewy texture that holds up to toppings.

Oven-fried white fish with a crispy cornmeal-Parmesan crust and Cajun seasoning. Cod, sole, or flounder baked at high heat in just 10 minutes for a healthy, crunchy dinner.

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.

Chiles rellenos stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, dipped in a cornmeal batter, and fried golden brown. The cornmeal coating adds a crispy crunch that traditional egg-only batters can't match.

Jalapeno corn muffins with diced green chiles, sour cream, and a tender cornmeal crumb. A 33-minute Tex-Mex side that pairs perfectly with chili, soup, or barbecue.

Pennsylvania Dutch scrapple, shredded pork simmered low and slow, set with cornmeal mush and sage, then chilled, sliced, and pan-fried crisp for a hearty breakfast.