Use 1 cup of corn flour. Add to the recipe as instructed. Cooking time will likely be shorter are corn flour will make a lighter mixture. Note: corn flour and cornstarch are not the same thing!
Corn grits
Use 1/2 cup corn frits. Use as directed. For a smoother texture, you can grind the grits down to get the texture of corn meal.
Masa Harina
Use 1 cup of masa harina. Add to the recipe as instructed.
Semolina
Use 1 ¼ cup semolina - you'll need slightly more semolina than the recipe calls for corn meal. Add to recipe as instructed.
Polenta
Use 1 cup of polenta OR, if using coarse polenta, then use ¾ cup. Use as the recipe instructs.
Breadcrumbs
Use 1 cup of non-flavored, regular breadcrumbs. Use as the recipe instructs.
Ground oats
Use 1 cup of ground oats as cornmeal. Grind the oats into a fine powder and add as directed to the recipe.
Cornflakes
Choose low-sugar, high-flour cornflakes for the best flavor and use 1 cup. Grind the cornflakes until they become a powder, measure the amount, then use as directed.
Tortilla chips
Use 1 cup of ground tortilla chips. Blend the chips until they become a powder, measure the amount, then use as the recipe directs.
Ground flaxseed
Use 1 cup of ground flaxseed. Grind flaxseeds in a blender or buy pre-blended and add to the recipe as directed
Wheat flour
Use 1 cup of wheat flour - you may want to add extra sugar for sweetness. Use as the recipe directs. The texture and flavor will be different from corn meal.
Coconut flour
Use 1 cup of coconut flour, then add to the recipe as instructed.
Almond Flour
Use 1 cup of almond flour, then add to the recipe as instructed.