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22 Ways to Sow Ground Corn Into Every Meal

If we had our way, we'd eat corn every at every meal. Oh, wait a second: With these 22 sweet and savory recipes with cornmeal, polenta, masa, and corn grits, we can—and will.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

If we had our way, we'd eat corn at every meal. Wait a second: With these 22 sweet and savory recipes involving oh-so-versatile cornmeal, polenta, masa, and corn grits, we can—and we will.

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    Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    3/22

    Pork Ragù over Creamy Polenta

    Leftover sauce? Bring a pot of water to boil: It’s pasta night.

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    Christina Holmes
    4/22

    Arepas

    Chef Ryan Pera, of Houston's Coltivare Pizza & Garden, learned the art of arepas from his sister-in-law. Now, they're his easy Sunday meal of choice, packed with leftovers or farm-fresh produce.

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