What Are the Differences Between Polenta, Grits, and Cornmeal? First and foremost, starts with two different types of corn. Grits are sold in both coarse and medium-grinds, and can be made from white, ...

I dollop a simple, fresh relish of plums and tomatoes over the pork and serve with polenta on the side. For even more summer corn goodness, I make cornbread croutons from store-bought cornbread. It ...

There is a lot of confusion about the difference between cornmeal and polenta. Some say polenta is a dish and cornmeal an ingredient. Really though, both are made from the exact same kind of corn: ...

Imagine the best cornbread you've ever had—warm, buttery, toasty. Delicious, right? Now imagine if it could be melted down, made twice as rich, and topped with savory, truffle-oil-enhanced mushrooms.

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I eat a lot of corn and corn products. I love ...