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Championship Chili

Here’s some food for thought during this weekend dedicated to whittling down the NCAA tournament field: According to a new study, scheduled vasectomies jump by 50 percent during the college basketball tournament. Apparently, some men have discovered that this weekend is a great time to recover from surgery. Doctors say men undergoing vasectomies need to rest for 24 to 48 hours with an ice pack strategically placed on their nether region post operation. If the study results are true, then thousands of men are chilling out on the couch right now glued to the NCAA tournament games, and there’s nothing … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Recipes: Super Stuffing and Sensational Sweet Potatoes

There’s one in every family–the one must-have dish that makes a Thanksgiving meal complete. For some it’s Aunt Kay’s Pumpkin Pecan Pie, for others it’s grandma’s Extra Creamy Mashed Potatoes or mom’s to-die-for Turkey Gravy. In our family it’s my dad’s Cornbread Stuffing and my great aunt’s Orange Sweet Potatoes with Cookie Crumble Topping. If you are looking to add to your family favorites this year, consider trying the following recipes: ORANGE SWEET POTATOES WITH COOKIE CRUMBLE TOPPING Ingredients: 6 large sweet potatoes 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar Fresh orange juice 1 cup sweet … Continue reading →

Frugal Food: Cornbread

In our house, cornbread is usually available. It is very easy and inexpensive to make from scratch, a great frugal food. It also freezes well, but since it is so easy to prepare, I usually make it fresh. Cornbread can be used in many ways. My two-year-old is eating it now as part of her breakfast, and I packed a piece in my son’s lunch. The kids just love eating cornbread for snacks, and we save lots of money when they do. They love to eat it straight, but I often have it with butter or jam. Another way I … Continue reading →

Jalapeno Cornbread Stuffing

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If you are looking to kick up that Sunday meal, give this tasty jalapeno cornbread stuffing a try! For this recipe, you will need yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, bacon, two large onions, celery, one red jalapeno chili pepper, dried oregano, bread (day old), chicken broth, and jalapeno slices. Prep time includes cubing day old bread (you will need enough to fill 4 cups), peeling and chopping your two large onions, slicing three celery sticks, and chopping up the red jalapeno chili pepper. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine … Continue reading →

Turnip Greens with Cornmeal Dumplings

Easter has come and gone, but I still have a yearning for home cooked food. When I went home at Easter, I saw one of my stepsisters who has lost quite a bit of weight and it inspired me to exercise and eat better. But, just in case I change my mind – here is a great comfort food recipe! For this recipe, you will need 3/4 of a pound of smoked meat (such as turkey wings), chicken bouillon cubes, ground ginger, 1 bunch of turnip greens with roots (turnips), butter, garlic powder, all purpose cornmeal, one small onion, eggs, … Continue reading →

Cornbread Chicken Pie

This is one of my family’s favorite weeknight dishes. It has the same feeling as a rich pot pie, but it’s much lower in fat, and has a spicy twist. Just add a green salad and some sliced fruit and you’ve got a well-balanced meal. Cornbread Chicken Pie 1 pound chicken breast, cubed 1/2 cup celery, sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 onion, diced 1 can corn, drained 1/2 cup salsa 4 tsp. cornstarch 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or use the pre-shredded Mexican-style cheese you can buy in a … Continue reading →