Buttermilk Cornbread

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Cornbread

1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 375. Grease an 8 in square pan.

2. Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

3. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until tootpick comes out clean.

I made chili twice last month and this was the best cornbread recipe I came across. It is really, really good. It just might be the best cornbread ever!

Apple Crisp

I usually do not care for fruit type desserts, but this one is delicious. And perfect for this time of year.

Apple Crisp

10 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced (i prefer granny smith)
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water

Topping
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Place the sliced apples in a 9x13" pan. Mix the sugar, 1 Tbsp. flour, and cinnamon together. Sprinkle over the apples. Pour water evenly over all.

3. Combine the topping ingredients together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.

4. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.

This is excellent by itself or with a scoop of vanilla icecream. Yum!

Fish Tacos

Katie asked for recipes a while back so here you go...

Fish Tacos

White Sauce
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayo
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. groud cayenne pepper

1/2 medium cabbage, finely shredded
1-2 limes, cut into wedges
1 lb. any white fish or fish sticks
1 pkg. corn tortillas

I have made this with both fish sataued in a frying pan and fish sticks, both taste just fine. It's just whatever you prefer or is on sale at the time.

To make the white sauce, mix toether the yogurt and mayo. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne. (this can get a bit hot, you may want to cut back on the jalapeno and cayenne for kiddos)

I usually heat the tortillas in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove top. Depending on how much time I have.

To serve, place fish in a tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce. I like to squeeze a little extra lime juice on top. It is also really good with pico de gallo.

I've made this a couple of times and it's really good. I love fish tacos!

Artichoke & Garlic Pasta

I recently came across this recipe and it is really easy and tastes great.

4 ounces seashell pasta (use whatever shape you want)
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
2 Tbs. Butter
2 Cloves Garlic
1 sprig fresh basil, chopped (i just used dry)
1 8oz. can artichoke hearts, drained

1. Cook your pasta.
2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, basil, and artichoke hearts and cook for about 5-7 minutes. Make sure its all heated through. It's really good if the artichokes get a little bit browned. Toss with the pasta and serve.