Posted on 05/21/2015 3:20:53 PM PDT by Jamestown1630
I grew up with cornbread and spoon bread as meal staples, usually made from mixes. Some years ago my husband and I discovered this recipe for cornbread that we think is the best we've had.
The only problem is that while it's wonderful warm out of the oven, it doesn't keep-over well to the next day - it gets heavy and dry, and I've never figured out how to fix that. But perhaps it's true of all cornbread.
Anyway, here's the recipe; I cut it from a newspaper or magazine, and can't attribute it; but it was called
Extreme Corn Bread
1 T vegetable shortening (or other method of greasing the pan)
8-1/2 oz. box of Jiffy Corn Bread mix
1 Cup Sour Cream (plus additional for garnish)
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
8-3/4 oz. can Kernel Corn, drained
8-1/4 oz. can Creamed Corn
Corn Salsa for garnish
Preheat oven to 350. Grease the bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with the shortening.
In a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, combine the corn bread mix, sour cream, butter and eggs until blended, about 30 seconds.
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in the drained corn kernels and creamed corn until well-blended. Pour the mixture into the skillet and bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
It's suggested to serve it with a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of corn salsa.
Another one we like a lot is this, originally from Gourmet Magazine, Cheddar-Jalapeno Corn sticks:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cheddar-jalapeno-corn-sticks-104644
And here's a traditional Southern spoon bread recipe:
http://southernfood.about.com/od/spoonbreadrecipes/r/bl00927a.htm
-JT
what, not chat
LOL That’s for sure.
The Golden Cornbread recipe is a lit like the one I use, off of the Albers box. I do like it sweet and cake-like! But maybe, just maybe, it wouldn’t be quite right crumbled into beans. I have to admit that Gwen’s cornbread was just about right for it.
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My father liked leftover cornbread crumbled in a bowl with buttermilk poured over it.
that’s what my friend who is 100% southern does. She said her mother gave her cornbread and buttermilk as a snack when she was little!
LOL! I’ve probably had it made right, and made with the spread as well.
I’ve actually never made it myself, because one of the very few things I just don’t like is pimento. I remove it from any recipe; but politely force down a little half-sandwich at parties ;-)
That sounds good.
Another ‘sweet/sour’ drink that I’ve been wanting to try is Jamaica Water. Among the TV cooking shows that I enjoy is ‘Pati’s Mexican Table’, on PBS; and I learned about Jamaica (Hibiscus) Tea from Pati. I’ve had it hot - it’s wonderful with sugar or honey, and apparently has some ability to lower blood pressure; but I want to try the iced version:
http://www.patismexicantable.com/2011/05/jamaica_water/
We get the dried flowers very inexpensively from the local ethnic store.
JT
Magnolia trees blooming here in Texas as well. They do smell divine, but all this rain is the devil’s work on their beautiful blossoms.
As the Chat feature is never used, ‘don’t know nothing about chatting’ (stated with the thought of Prissy in Gone With The Wind). Basically when Goggle is used the sites come up and I go there. Once there a feast is laid before the eyes with so much information it’s down the rabbit hole for a few hours. Seriously, don’t go to Twitter, Facebook, or any other social active site to chat. Much prefer message boards such as this. Hope you don’t mind my asking (and if you do there is no need to answer), but from where did you relocate and move to the South? And once here, have you had difficulty in understanding the ‘Southern Speak’? Worked in an office of transferred New Yorkers for years. LOL remember once a salesman was speaking of a motel/hotel and kept calling it HO-JO. Finally, I just had to ask just what was he talking about. Well, silly me....it was Howard Johnsons. NOW that one was a very familiar name. Over time it all worked out and we were able to speak the same language. So happy you like this part of our country and wish you the best in good neighbors, safe travel and bright skies...we just had another ??inches plus here in north Texas last night. Rain is wonderful but sunny skies now and then would be a blessing. BTW...This time of year it is not uncommon for normal temps to be 90 degrees. If this weather is an indication of Global Warming then I’m a monkey’s uncle, aunt, cousin, whatever. I’ve actually had to wear a jacket when going outdoors.
FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS
METHOD decrust regular-type sandwich bread then flatten slices w/ rolling pin. Just add your fave filling; now cook in buttery skillet just like regular French Toast. Hot out of the skillet, shower w/ cinnamon sugar.
SERVE good as is; or add a carafe of maple syrup.
FILLINGS nut butter, nutella, marshmallow fluff, dulce de leche, cajeta....whatever.
The capital of the confederacy was Richmond, Virginia
Basic Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. finely grated onion
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
Stir together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cheese. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
That sounds much better than that stuff in jars.
There was some connection between Jeff Davis and Texas, I thought. or maybe it was the VP....
Lurking on Weekly Cooking thread has inspired me to make bread from the scratch. ( I always thought making bread at home is probably not done by normal people) :-D
Id like to try an automatic bread maker and greatly appreciate any suggestions on these machines. A few years ago I tried a Cuisinart machine but wasnt successful. Thanks for your suggestions in advance.
We’ve had a Breadman for many years; it’s adequate, but ours makes a funny-shaped loaf; and it seems to struggle with a completely WW loaf. Try to find a powerful one that makes a horizontal loaf.
We are actually in the market for a new bread machine, and have been advised to look into the Zojirushi:
Look on Amazon for reviews.
The King Arthur website is a great one for recipes; and then there are the websites ‘The Fresh Loaf’ and ‘Breadtopia’ for advice.
Bread machines are convenient and useful, but there’s no replacement for a completely hand-made loaf.
I haven’t made homemade bread in many years - I mean, completely handmade,without a machine. But the best yeast bread and rolls I’ve ever had, either from my own efforts or my Grandmother’s, were totally done by hand...
Baking bread is an art and a science; and requires a real investment in learning and practice. But many people find it a peaceful and rewarding hobby.
(Looking over my shoulder, my Husband Unit says that the little gadgets at the end of your wrists are the best tools for cooking. I think he’s channeling Jacques or Julia ;-)
-JT
Thank you for the info. I thought Zojirushi made mainly appliances for Asian cuisine that rarely has bread in its menu. I have a Zojirushi rice cooker and I love it. Ill certainly explore this.
If you are also looking for a good machine, I found good reviews on the following .
http://www.brevilleusa.com/the-custom-loaf.html
See if that helps and also please do let me know what you think about this one.
I’m from Appalachia. Chocolate gravy on biscuits, kilt or killed greens, and ramps are some of the foods we eat. Except I don’t like ramps, too strong and stinky. lol My father always ate leftover cornbread crumbled up in buttermilk.
My mother-in-law always said the South ends in Dallas and the West begins in Fort Worth.
My father-in-law’s family are from east TX and settled there way before the War between the States. Numerous members served in the Confederate army.
Are the blooms gone now? Did it bloom before leafing out or bloom with leaves on it? Did you take a picture?
I have a Zojurushi bread maker. I want a Zo rice cooker.
Alexander Stevens of GA
The flowers came before the leaves. The beautiful green leaves were actually a disappointment after the incredible flowers. I have tons of pictures somewhere-i’ll try to dig one up.
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