Corn meal recipes

Instead of having to tip the delivery boy, try this simple recipe that will have you making a delicious deep-pan pizza in no time at all!

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.

Frijoles con queso casserole: creamy pinto beans layered with sauteed zucchini and tomatoes, crowned with a tender cornbread topping. Vegetarian tamale pie-style bake for weeknight dinner.

Mexican beef casserole with corn, olives, and chili powder topped with a cheesy cornmeal biscuit crust. A freezer-friendly weeknight dinner that bakes into a bubbly, golden one-dish meal.

Pecan-crusted baked chicken breasts with cornmeal, cayenne, and paprika, finished with honey pecan butter. Crunchy, spicy, and sweet in every bite.

Broiled polenta crostini topped with a woodsy porcini and fresh mushroom ragout with tomatoes and parsley. Vegetarian Italian comfort food with deep, earthy flavor.

What is beef tamale pie, besides the most delicious thing there ever was? An aromatic mix of ground beef, tomato sauce and, spices, topped with a cheesy polenta style cornbread-like topping baked as a casserole.

Homemade baked chicken nuggets with a seasoned bread crumb and cornmeal coating. Crispy, golden, and ready in 30 minutes with no deep frying. A kid-friendly dinner from scratch.

A no-fuss tamale pie with ground beef, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, mixed vegetables, and cornmeal baked under a blanket of melted cheddar. Weeknight Tex-Mex in one hour.

The citrus zest undertone of these versatile bread sticks marries well with the rosemary and molasses to produce an intriguing addition to a picnic basket or a formal dinner.

Hot tamale pie with pinto beans, corn, and bell peppers in spiced tomato sauce topped with a cornmeal crust. A hearty vegetarian Southwestern casserole baked until golden.

Numero Uno Chili simmers ground beef and pork with cocoa, cinnamon, toasted cumin, and Mexican oregano for a rich, complex bowl with serious depth. Kidney beans and cornmeal round out the texture.

Delicious but a bit salty...I think 1/2 tsp of salt would be sufficient.

Bread machine cornmeal yeast bread with corn kernels, mild green chilies, and sharp cheddar baked right into the loaf. Tex-Mex flavor in sandwich-bread form.

Muffin-topped chili casserole with ground beef, kidney beans, and tomatoes baked under cornmeal drop biscuits. A one-dish comfort meal that combines chili and cornbread.

Nacho-loaded cornbread squares with a mashed pinto bean and chili layer, jalapenos, mushrooms, tomatoes, and melted cheddar. Topped with sour cream, olives, and green onions.