Spicy Food

This should never be a sweet cornbread. It is great topped with stewed tomatoes and lots of butter—real country style.Another country favorite is cold left-over cornbread crumbled into a glass of sweet milk and eaten with a spoon—called“crumble-in” or “crumblin.” Makes 4 to 8 Servings 3 canned or pickled jalapeños, drained and chopped1½ cups yellow …

The 500ºF cooking temperature in this recipe is NO mistake!A meal by itself! Makes 8 Servings 1 cup sharp American or Cheddar cheese, grated2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers (nacho slices), drained and chopped. Use long greenchiles if jalapeño peppers are too pungent1½ cups yellow cornmeal, or half cornmeal and half dry masa, or cornmeal and …

This is my variation on a southern biscuit recipe that will make a biscuit lover out of a Yankee. Makes 10 to 12 biscuits Vegetable cooking spray1½ cups southern self-rising flour such as White Lily® or Martha White®1 teaspoon granulated sugar½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper or cayenne3 tablespoons …

These puffy bits of bread with steamy centers and crisp crusts are nice for a change but especially good for those allergic to wheat. Makes 8 1½ teaspoons butter, soft1 egg, large½ cup milk, non-fat or low-fat½ cup rice flour¼ teaspoonful cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375ºF. Butter eight 2½-inch muffin cups.Put all …

These scones are a tasty addition to a Sunday brunch. Makes 14 Scones ½ cup dried cherries or cranberries2 tablespoons cherry brandy1½ cups White Lily® flour or all purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt3½ tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder6 tablespoons butter, chilled1 egg, beaten⅓ cup half and half cream, plus 1 tablespoon plain, nonfat yogurt Preheat oven …

The key ingredients—masa (corn,) sunflowers, chili pepper, and tomatoes—in this tasty, healthful, easy bread are pre-Columbian Mexican Indian in origin, hence the name. What makes the recipe so handy is that it can be prepared ahead of time and served at room temperature. Makes 16 1½ cups Bisquick®1 cup masa, or use quinoa flour and …

These can also be served as bread.They may be made ahead of time and warmed up just before serving. They are good with a pepper jelly. Makes 24 (3½-inch diameter) cakes 1⅓ cups masa harina or white cornmeal (use quinoa flour for Inca Pancakes)1¼ teaspoons salt½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoonAleppo …