Lowly Cornbread

An Ode To The Lowly Cornbread

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When we think of cornbread we usually think of a down-home yellow delight that tastes great when covered with melted butter and served as part of a Southern-cookin' supper.

But, according to food reporter Ronnie Fein, "American ingenuity keeps life interesting when it comes to simple stuff, like cornbread."

Fein says that American settlers made cornbread when they first came to these shores. It was simple, easy, could be made in the pan in which it was served and corn was in abundance. But over the years the recipe was amended. With more liquid added the humble cornbread becomes a Johnnycake.

In New England wives added molasses and raisins and the Boston Brown Bread was born.

As pioneers moved west fresh whole-kernel corn was added, giving cornbread a more textured, cornier taste.

Now, with the advent of Tex-Mex and other ethnic styles in the country, cornbread is becoming the basis for an astonishing number of modifications, some with peppers and nearly too hot to eat.
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Green Tea

New research shows that along with green tea's beneficial antioxidants, the ancient beverage may also increase athletic endurance. Studies in Japan found that mice given green-tea extract for 10 weeks could swim up to 24 percent longer than a control group.

Human studies must follow, but the researchers suggest that drinking four daily cups of green tea might boost endurance in athletes. I got this from AllRecipes.com on Yahoo ! Food

Baked Tilapia in Garlic and Olive Oil

Baked Tilapia in Garlic and Olive Oil

• Prep Time 5 min.
• Cook Time 30 min.
• Serves 4

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1. Ingredients

1. 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2. 4 cloves crushed garlic
3. 3 tablespoons olive oil
4. 1 onion, chopped
5. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2. Cooking Directions

1. Rub the fish fillets with the crushed garlic, then place them in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Spoon the olive oil over the fish until they are coated. Place the onion on top of the fish. Cover the fish and refrigerate overnight to allow the fish to soak in the marinade.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. If baking the fish, transfer it to a 9x13 inch baking dish along with the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle the fish with the cayenne or white pepper. If you are grilling the fish, wrap the fish and oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in aluminum foil.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) for 30 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Baked tilapia, marinated in garlic and olive oil. If you prefer to grill, get your grill hot and put the fish on aluminum foil; grill until desired doneness is reached.

Healthy Apple Salad

• Prep Time 25 min.
• Cook Time -
• Serves 14

Recipe Provided By: Taste of Home

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1. Ingredients

1. 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
2. 1/4 cup butter or margarine
3. 1/4 cup sugar
4. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
5. 2 tablespoons cornstarch
6. 2 tablespoons cold water
7. 1 cup mayonnaise
8. 8 cups chopped tart apples
9. 2 cups green grapes
10. 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
11. 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

• Calories: 288 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 27 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Sugars: 21 g

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2. Cooking Directions

1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. Place juice in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Chill. Stir in mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes, poppy seeds and cooked dressing. Fold in the pecans just before serving.

Yield: 14 servings