It also shows up in dishes like grits and pozole -- but in these dishes, corn is referred to as hominy. Why? All hominy is corn, but not all corn is hominy. There is not a special variety of corn ...

"I find the taste of hominy addictive. I always keep a few cans in my pantry ... Cook for 3 minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients, except for the corn and cilantro. Bring to a boil, and cook ...