How to Use cornmeal in a Sentence

cornmeal

noun
  • But not just any cornmeal, one that is medium- or coarse-ground.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Mix flour and cornmeal in a big bowl, then add salt and olive oil.
    — Sarah Rense, Esquire, 25 Jan. 2018
  • In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, onions, jalapeno and a pinch of salt.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2022
  • Place the okra slices in the bowl with the cornmeal mixture.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Add the cornmeal and salt to the bowl and stir well to combine.
    — Julia Turshen, chicagotribune.com, 2 Aug. 2017
  • Add the cornmeal and salt to the bowl and stir well to combine.
    — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Puffed cornmeal snacks may be loaded with salt and fat.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This recipe starts with a mix of cornmeal and all-purpose flour.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 July 2022
  • In the third, mix the cornmeal and breadcrumbs.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
  • But just one bite of the cornmeal crust was enough to rekindle my old love.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
  • Dredge the okra in equal parts flour and cornmeal with salt and pepper to taste.
    — Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Toss the fruits first in flour, then in the egg mixture, then roll in cornmeal.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2017
  • Plunge your hands into cornmeal for the tamal, and add cumin and cloves to a mole.
    — Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Mix the yeast and 1 1/4 cups of the cornmeal in a large bowl.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2021
  • Omit the cornmeal, but be sure to mix the salt into the grated corn.
    — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Amp up the fiber and protein with grains like buckwheat or cornmeal.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Or she’d fry okra after dredging it in fine cornmeal.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • One bag of cornmeal was stored directly on the floor.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Others will work cornmeal or corn flour into their dredge.
    — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Cutworms will eat the cornmeal rather than feeding on your plants.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • When the oven is ready, dust a pizza peel with cornmeal or semolina flour.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 15 Jan. 2022
  • After an hour, stir in the cornmeal, which will help to thicken the sauce.
    — ExpressNews.com, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Dip fish fillets in the egg, shake off the excess, then dredge in cornmeal.
    — Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 12 May 2022
  • Dredge the crabs in a cornmeal crust and fry until crispy in a cast-iron skillet.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Or, slice the okra lengthwise through the cap and place in the cornmeal mixture.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Dust the pizza peel with cornmeal to it doesn't stick, then transfer the dough to it.
    — Sarah Rense, Esquire, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Taking care not to burn your fingers, place the dough in the pan on top of the cornmeal.
    — cleveland, 3 Aug. 2020
  • In a small saucepan combine 1 cup water and the cornmeal and salt.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2021
  • When your chili looks nice and dark red and tastes delicious, add the cornmeal and stir well.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry cornmeal mixture and stir well.
    — Joseph Hernandez, chicagotribune.com, 12 Feb. 2018

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