In this article, we’re going to dive into the world of home-cooked comfort food. We’ll explore two recipes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds: cornbread and cabbage soup. These dishes have been perfected over time, and today, I’m sharing my personal recipes and tips on how to make them extra special.
Ingredients:
To make the perfect cornbread, you’ll need the following ingredients:
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Flour (self-rising) | 2 cups |
| Cornmeal | 1 cup |
| Oil | 1/2 cup |
| Buttermilk | 2 cups or more |
| Oil (for the skillet) | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Mix the flour, cornmeal, and oil in a bowl.
- Add buttermilk gradually until the batter is wet but not too runny.
- Pour 1/4 cup of oil into a skillet and heat it in the oven until hot.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour in the cornbread batter.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy your delicious cornbread!
Bonus: Mexican Cornbread
If you want to take your cornbread to the next level, try my Mexican cornbread variation:
Additional Ingredients
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 2 |
| Creamed corn | 1 can |
| Onion (chopped) | 1 |
| Pepproncino peppers | To taste |
| Green pepper | 1 |
| Sharp cheddar cheese | 1 small bag |
| Pepper juice | A dash |
Simply follow the same instructions as above, but add these extra ingredients to the batter before baking. It’s that simple!
Cabbage Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
For a hearty cabbage soup, gather the following ingredients:
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Small head of cabbage | 1 |
| Ground sirloin | 2 lbs |
| Whole tomatoes (squash) | 3 large cans |
| Chili powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Green pepper | 1 |
| Onions (chopped) | 3 large |
| Texas Pete hot sauce | 4 dashes |
| Kidney beans | 1 large can |
| Pinto beans (cooked) | 3 cups |
| Water | As needed |
Instructions:
- Brown the ground sirloin with chili powder.
- In a large pot, combine the browned meat with onions, green pepper, cabbage, kidney beans, pinto beans, and enough water to make it soupy.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for an hour or more.
- Serve this comforting cabbage soup piping hot.
