Ingredient: Corn Meal

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Cornmeal–

  • Description-

Cornmeal is a coarse flour made from dried corn. It can be ground to different consistencies such as fine, medium, and coarse.  Each type has different uses in the kitchen.

  • Preparation-

Cornmeal has many uses but is popular used in baked goods and frying, as well as famously, polenta.

  • Varieties-

Blue cornmeal, yellow cornmeal, white cornmeal

  • Storage-

Store cornmeal in a cool, dry area. Once the package is open you need to store the cornmeal in an airtight container or ziplock bag to prevent insects, they love cornmeal.  To make your cornmeal last longer keep it in the refrigerator or freezer.

  • Nutrition-

Iron, Phosphorus, folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin

Cornmeal Mush can be made for breakfast, similar to cream of wheat.  It can also be made mashed potato style, adding a little salt and butter.  

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Polenta is a popular Italian side dish that is also a perfect accompaniment for sopping up delicious barbecue flavors off of a plate.  See below for a link to a basic polenta recipe.

Recipes Using Corn Meal

Polenta Dippers Red Pepper Ketchup

by (updated 3245 days ago)
Ingredients: Butter / Cheese / Corn Meal / Garlic / Milk / Peppers

Polenta can be made with cheese and herbs as you see fit, or just plain works too. The red pepper ketchup makes for a whole new enjoyable dipping sauce!

Jalapeño Corn Muffins

by (updated 2884 days ago)
Ingredients: Corn Meal / Eggs / Flour / Garlic / Milk / Peppers

Though this recipe calls for buttermilk, you can make your own with milk (1 cup) and just a little vinegar (1 tablespoon).