Country as Cornbread

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Living in the Appalachians, a hot pone of corn bread coming fresh out of the oven with its own savory aroma is as common as the rolling mountains on the horizon. No matter who you ask, almost everybody fixin’ corn bread for supper can recite their own recipe straight from the heart. And for every recipe, there is an invigorating way corn bread can be prepared and enjoyed!

Native Americans were well-known for their “dish ask cakes” over 2,500 years before the first Europeans encroached on their land. Dish ash cakes as referred to by Colonists, or the Native American’s recipe for corn bread; a mixture of cornmeal and water wrapped in either oak leaves or corn husks were placed on hot ashes on the fire.

Once Europeans established settlements in the Appalachian Mountains, so did the popularity of corn bread. “Hoecakes” were a common delectable prepared as an early version of corn bread. As folklore explains, the bread was a simply flattened fritter baked by workers on the metal piece on their hoes or scooped off hearths by flattened hoe blades. Throughout the years, corn bread grew to menu favorites for ordinary workers, as well as infamous individuals such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

There are several secret ingredients to making authentic country-style corn bread. One is to use whole grain and unsifted cornmeal. Another ingredient some argue which adds authenticity to the recipe is white corn. Old-timers living in the mountain and foothills, the real experts on fine-tuning the recipe, don’t use sugar or flour in their corn bread batter. And, of course, you will need a cast iron skillet, pre-heated with bacon grease to add a nice golden-brown crust to your pone.Whether it’s a recipe for spoon bread, fritters, cracklin bread, corn muffins, or a simple skillet of corn bread, every connoisseur follows his or her own recipe and includes various ingredients to suit their taste.

One of my favorite corn bread recipes is what I refer to as “corny corn bread.” I blend the ingredients together for corn bread, and simply drain and add a full can of whole kernel corn to my batter. You may also use half a can of corn kernels. However you serve up a hot pone of corn bread, with a spread of butter, it’s sure to melt in your mouth!

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Quick and Easy No-Bake Butterfinger Cake

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One of my favorite no-bake cake recipes is the rich, delicious, Butterfinger Cake. If you’re looking for a quick and easy, yet delectable, dessert to prepare for any occasion, a Butterfinger Cake always proves to be a real crowd-pleaser.The ingredients needed for this scrumptious dessert include:

• 1 Angel Food Cake
• 4 Egg Whites
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 Stick of Butter
• 1 (16 oz.) of Cool Whip
• 6 Butterfinger Candy Bars

To begin, separate 4 egg whites and beat them until they become fluffy;

add the stick of melted butter, powered sugar, and cool whip into a bowl; stir until well-blended. Use a 9 x 13” pan to pinch up half of the Angel Food cake into small pieces, filling the bottom of the pan. Next, pour half of the Cool Whip mix over the cake pieces. Then take 3 of the Butterfinger candy bars and smash them into small bits (pounding them while still in the wrapper with a coffee cup works well for me). Sprinkle the pieces over the top of the cake and Cool Whip mix already prepared in your pan. Repeat the steps, using the remaining Angel Food cake, Cool Whip mix and candy bars to make layers.

I also like this recipe because you can personally tailor the recipe by substituting some of the main ingredients. If Butterfingers aren’t your favorite candy bar, or if you are watching your calories, don’t dismiss the recipe yet. You can substitute and add any brand of candy bar (although the easier to smash into smaller pieces, the better). You may also look for packages of candy bars that come pre-prepared in “bite” sizes.

If you are preparing a Butterfinger cake for yourself or friends, and want to cut out some of the calories, there are a couple of substitutes that you can use. Try using health or nutrient bars in lieu of candy bars. Also, use low calorie Cool Whip to trim down on some of the calories.

Regardless of the ingredients you decide to add or substitute, Butterfinger cake is simple and easy to prepare, even for us novices.

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Scott’s Cakes 9″ Deep Dish Chicken and Mushroom Quiche

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All of our Quiches are made with a hand rolled pie crust. Made with real Heavy Cream, Eggs, and Monterey Jack Cheese, our Quiches are 9" and serve 4-8 people. They come fully baked and shipped in ice packs and theromal seal bags. Just reheat.

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Scott’s Cakes 9″ Deep Dish Chicken Quiche

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All of our Quiches are made with a hand rolled pie crust. Made with real Heavy Cream, Eggs, and Monterey Jack Cheese, our Quiches are 9" and serve 4-8 people. They come fully baked and shipped in ice packs and theromal seal bags. Just reheat.

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Crab – Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Fresh chicken breast stuffed with one of our Baby Cakes, accompained by a seasoning package and a bottle of Colvarita Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A unique twist with a delightful flavor.

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Scott’s Cakes 9″ Deep Dish Chicken and Spinach Quiche

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Rachael Ray 12-Inch Porcelain Enamel Skillet, Blue

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One of the most used pans in any well-equipped kitchen. Skillets have sloped sides so that foods slide out easily. Used for cooking omelets, pancakes, quesadillas, saut??ing vegetables, searing steaks, fish and poultry. The nonstick surface makes clean up effortless. A nonstick interior lets you enjoy low fat cooking while allowing foods to slide out of the pan easily. Grippy Silicone Handles are comfortable in your hand and oven safe to 400??F.In fewer than five years, Rachael Ray has radically changed the way America cooks dinner. Her perky-girl-next-door swagger, her catchphrases for techniques, and her dinner ideology of simpler, less expensive and just in time have sold billions of books and placed her at the top of the talent heap of food television personalities.

Customer Review: Best pan I have ever owned

I had been wanting the rachel ray cookware. When my husband told me that I could get a set for my valentines day gift I started doing research. I looked at the porcelin enamel, the hard anodized, and the stainless steel. Even though I thought that I would love the stainless steel I decided to go with the non stick porcelin enamel. I have a gas stove so that wasn't an issue (I would never go with electric after having gas). I love them, they cook so nice and clean up so easy. I would recommend them for people with a glass stove and that want non stick

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I bought this and was about to clean it before first use and noticed that it cannot be used on glass cooktops. It is beautiful and I'll be buying another RR skillet that is appropriate for my stove.

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Rachael Ray Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle – Green

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In fewer than five years, Rachael Ray has radically changed the way America cooks dinner. Her perky-girl-next-door swagger, her catchphrases for techniques, and her dinner ideology of simpler, less expensive and just in time have sold billions of books and placed her at the top of the talent heap of food television personalities.This versatile grill/griddle combo fits over two stove burners giving you plenty of room for family cooking. Use the smooth griddle side to make enough pancakes and eggs for everyone. Flip it over, and use the grill for everything from seared salmon and veggie kabobs to traditional burgers and dogs. Cast Iron Construction provides even heating and superior heat retention. Oven safe to 500??F. The colorful enamel surface means no pre-seasoning is required. Multiple uses - Reversible - it's a grill on one side and a griddle on the other!Please note this item is not recommended for glass/ceramic stovetops

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Chicken Soup Get Well Soon Tote – Gourmet Food Gift Basket

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Contrary to the optical illusion, there is no need to look for a can opener! Our eye-catching paperboard gift tote provides an effortless assortment that will bring a smile and make anyone feel better. It holds Feel Good Snack Mix, Chocolate Chip Pound Cake, Pirouline Wafer Rolls, Raspberry Tea Cookies, Assorted Napoleon Belgian Bonbons, soothing Blueberry Tea, and Chicken Noodle Soup Mix. Each gift is carefully hand packed, topped with a bow and includes a personalized gift message from you! We offer shipping and delivery service Monday through Friday only; standard ground shipping has an expected delivery 4-8 business days after you place your order, expedited shipping has an expected delivery 2-5 business days after you place your order. To determine when your gift will be delivered or for HOSPITAL/MEDICAL FACILITY DELIVERIES please review the "Shipping Rates and Policies" link.

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