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Cajun Cornbread Recipe

breakfast, side dishes, gluten freeSheri SpalloneComment
Cajun Cornbread Recipe

Cajun Cornbread Recipe

Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes                             Difficulty:  Easy

No matter how you slice it, moist, flavorful sweet cornbread is undeniably one of the best and most versatile side dishes, because, it goes with just about anything, chili, soups, casseroles, Mexican, Southern or Cajun dishes, and so much more. With so many variations of cornbread out there, this spicier version may soon become your new favorite.

Our family goes nuts over this recipe, simply because it is awesome, but with a husband, two teenagers, and a young adult, this cornbread disappears as quickly as it comes out of the oven, so I usually need to make a double batch.  

This time, I wanted to create a Cajun version, so I snuck in our NEW Cajun Seasoning and our Pretty Hot Peppers, sweet green peppers with a little kick, a sure no-no for our middle child, Nicholas, who usually runs for the hills at the mention of peppers.  

So why would I even tamper with my family's precious cornbread recipe? That is what I do, I experiment and challenge my family's palate and watch their faces contort as I serve them something new (which is quite often). I find it quite humorous, but I am confident in most situations that my family will enjoy my creations.  When I was their age, I would never have been that accepting as a teenager, but our kiddos politely abide by the "One-Bite Rule" we have in our family.  They don't have to like what I make, but they have to at least try it!  Luckily, this recipe was a success. They liked the subtle spicier version almost as much as the original version, and it too was gobbled up. 

So, if you are looking to spice things up, this version of my family's favorite cornbread recipe is perfect for even the most discerning family members. It complements most dishes and will soon become your favorite cornbread as well.  Serve this cornbread with our Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Pork Recipe and our Best Darn Coleslaw Recipe for a complete meal.

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*Note-This recipe was adapted from Indian Head Brand Cornmeal.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of yellow corn meal (we used Indian Head Stone Ground Yellow Cornmeal).  
  • 1 cup all purpose flour (to make it gluten free, substitute your favorite gluten free all-purpose flour)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons (tsp.) baking powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons (tsp) Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 jar of Cherchies® Pretty Hot Peppers, drained

Preparaton

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  In a medium bowl, mix together the corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and Cherchies Cajun Seasoning.  In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs and add the oil and milk.  Mix.

Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and add the Cherchies Pretty Hot Peppers.  Mix to combine.

 Pour the cornbread mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish. and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Enjoy!

Cajun Cornbread Recipe

Cajun Cornbread Recipe

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Pretty Pepper Hummus Recipe

appetizers, snacksSheri SpalloneComment

Pretty Pepper Hummus Recipe

Cook Time:  5 minutes  
Difficulty:  Easy

There's something seriously satisfying about making things from scratch, especially when it's easy and you can control the ingredients. Take, for example, hummus; why buy it when you can make it homemade? Add the ingredients to a food processor or blender, and in minutes, you have a delicious homemade healthy snack or spread.

It's kind of a funny story how this recipe came to be. I love those "aha!" moments. Our daughter had been on a hummus kick and came home from school craving hummus, funny kid! My initial thought was, "What did you do with my once picky daughter?" Of course, I didn't have hummus on hand to meet the needs of a hungry teenager, but I remembered a can of chickpeas and a jar of tahini tucked away in my pantry for when I wanted to make hummus someday;) Then it dawned on me I had a jar of our Pretty Peppers in my pantry. Aha! Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, our favorite! Why didn't I think of this before? I researched various hummus recipes from my cookbooks (yes, I still use cookbooks) and came up with this delicious recipe. My daughter was thrilled and gave it a thumbs up!

So, if you're looking for a fabulous tasty, creamy hummus recipe, grab a jar of our Pretty Peppers (one of our original products from 1980) and make this recipe today! It is the perfect dip for vegetables, crackers, or as a spread on sandwiches and delicious addition to charcuterie platters. You won't be disappointed:)

Comment below and let us know if you tried this easy recipe. Thank you for visiting. Please come back again.

Ingredients

Preparation
Add all the ingredients, except the Pretty Peppers to a food processor or blender and mix until the hummus is smooth. Next, add the Pretty Peppers to the food processor and pulse a couple of times in order to obtain small bits.  If you like your hummus without bits, run the food processor or blender for a couple of minutes until hummus is completely smooth.  

Drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with some Pretty Peppers and chopped parsley.  Serve with vegetables, crackers, or crostini, or spread on sandwiches in lieu of mayonnaise.  Enjoy!

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Hot Pepper Cream Cheese Recipe

appetizers, snacksSheri SpalloneComment

Pretty Hot Pepper Cream Cheese Recipe

I'm sure many of you have heard of serving hot pepper jelly over cream cheese as an easy appetizer.  How about sweet and spicy Pretty Hot Peppers over cream cheese?  Easy, elegant, and only two ingredients (three if you count the crackers).  Like it sweeter?  Try our Pretty Peppers.

My children hate peppers, I try to disguise them as best as possible when I'm cooking, but they LOVE LOVE LOVE Cherchies® Pretty Hot Peppers and/or Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, especially served this way as an appetizer. They're perfect in eggs, casseroles, salads, crab cakes, dips, and so much more.  You need to try them too!  

Can't decide?  Try them both:)

Ingredients:  

Preparation

Spread cream cheese onto a plate.  Spoon the Pretty Hot Peppers or Pretty Peppers over top the cream cheese.  Or, be daring and dollop one half of the cream cheese with Pretty Peppers and the other half with Pretty Hot Peppers and let your guests decide:)  Enjoy!

Serve with crackers.  Easy Peasy...done! 

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French Green Beans Recipe

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French Green Beans Recipe

Cook Time: 30 minutes  

Difficulty: Easy

I'm always looking for easy, tasty, vegetable dishes, and this recipe is cheesy with a touch of heat from the peppers.  We used our new Pretty Hot Peppers to "spice things up".  

This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings and potluck get-togethers.

Ingredients

  • 2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen French style green beans
  • 3 Tablespoons (Tbsp) butter
  • 4 Tablespoons (Tbsp) flour
  • Milk
  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) dry mustard
  • 1 jar Cherchies® Pretty Hot Peppers
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook beans in a pan with 1/2 cup of water for 3-4 minutes.  Melt butter and blend with flour.  

Drain beans and use this liquid and enough milk to make 1 1/2 cups of liquid.  Add to butter and flour mixture and stir until thickened.  Season with salt, Worcestershire, and mustard.  

Add 1/2 jar of Pretty Hot Peppers and 1/2 cup of cheese to the sauce.  Place beans in a casserole dish and pour sauce over top.  

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 jar of Pretty Hot Peppers on top of bean mixture.  Sprinkle the remaining cheese to cover.  

Cook for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.  Turn on broiler during the last couple of minutes to brown the cheese.  Happy Cooking!

Serves 8-10

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