Cornmeal concoction is a term used to describe a variety of dishes made from cornmeal, a type of ground maize. Polenta, a dish made from boiled cornmeal, is a popular Italian dish. Pone is a type of cornbread found in the Southern United States. JOHNNYCAKE is a type of cornbread found in the Northeastern United States. Hoecake is a type of cornbread made from cornmeal and water, and is usually fried in a skillet. MUSH is a type of porridge made from cornmeal and water. Hasty pudding is a type of pudding made from cornmeal, milk, and butter.