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The fish is lightly fried and topped with sweet onion gravy, served alongside fungi, a nutty, custard-like dish made from okra, cornmeal, and water.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Heat over medium, whisking occasionally, until thickened and cornmeal is tender, about 15 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
This casserole capitalizes on that idea, using that tasty base alongside showstopping cheddar-cornmeal biscuits.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Once these ingredients are melted, pour in 2 cups of quick-cooking oats, 2 cups of bird seed, 1 cup of flour, and 1 cup of yellow cornmeal.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Heat over medium, whisking occasionally, until thickened and cornmeal is tender, about 15 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
This casserole capitalizes on that idea, using that tasty base alongside showstopping cheddar-cornmeal biscuits.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Once these ingredients are melted, pour in 2 cups of quick-cooking oats, 2 cups of bird seed, 1 cup of flour, and 1 cup of yellow cornmeal.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Cornmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornmeal. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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cornmeal
noun
corn·meal
ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˈmē(ə)l 
-ˌmēl
: meal ground from corn
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