CORNBREAD

Cornbread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup oil (plus 1/4 cup for the skillet)
• 2 cups or more buttermilk (enough to make the batter very wet)

Optional for Mexican Cornbread:

• 2 eggs
• 1 can creamed corn
• Chopped onion (amount to taste)
• Peperoncini peppers (amount to taste)
• Chopped green pepper (amount to taste)
• 1 small bag of sharp cheddar cheese
• A little pepper juice (from the peperoncini jar)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Put 1/4 cup of oil into a cast-iron skillet and place it in the oven to heat up.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and 1/2 cup of oil.
4. Gradually mix in enough buttermilk to make a very wet batter.
5. If making Mexican cornbread, beat in two eggs, then fold in the creamed corn, onion, peperoncini peppers, green pepper, cheddar cheese, and a bit of pepper juice.
6. Once the skillet is hot, carefully remove it from the oven and pour the batter in. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, typically around 20-25 minutes.

Cabbage Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
• 2 lbs ground sirloin
• 3 large cans of whole tomatoes, squashed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 4 dashes of Texas Pete hot sauce (or to taste)
• 1 large can kidney beans
• 3 cups cooked pinto beans
• Water (enough to make the soup soupy)

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground sirloin with the chili powder in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Once the meat is browned, add in the onions, green pepper, and cook until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Add the chopped cabbage, kidney beans, pinto beans, and the squashed whole tomatoes.
4. Pour in enough water to give the soup the consistency you desire.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to meld.

These recipes seem perfectly suited for cozy family dinners or gatherings where comfort food is a must. Enjoy your meal and the blessings it brings