Alabama Corn Sticks (Cast Iron Pan Recipe)

Originally posted in 2014

When my first husband and I were married, one of the first things I wanted his mom to teach me was how to make corn sticks.  This is her recipe that I never tweaked . . . it makes the perfect corn sticks.

I love my corn stick cast iron pan and still have it after all these years.  That pan has made tons of delicious and crispy corn sticks!! 

Corn sticks is one of the items that was always made for our corn shucking parties.  I've written about those parties before, but the short version is we went to the corn farms and bought tons of fresh corn on the cob and invited friends to help us prepare them for blanching for eventual freezing. Everyone went home with lots of blanched corn and we had a blast in the process.  If you have ever shucked a large amount of corn, you know how boring that task can be!  Actually, we shucked all types of peas too.

Those corn sticks are the perfect compliment to a bowl of beans!

1 1/2 cup of cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
3/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 cup of buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
pinch of cayenne pepper
pinch of onion powder


Sift together cornmeal, baking powder, soda, sugar, cayenne pepper, onion powder and salt; stir in buttermilk and egg, mixing well. 

Heat greased cast iron corn stick pans in a 400ºF. oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. 

Spoon batter into pans, filling two thirds full. 

Bake at 400ºF. for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Breakfast Crescent Ring

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"Stunning breakfast crescent ring filled with bacon, eggs, bell peppers, and cheese. You can substitute sausage for the bacon if you like" from the recipe creator.

Love this versatile crescent ring.  And another use for crescent rolls!

This recent comes from All Recipes . . . click here to go to the recipe page.

Cheese Grits Casserole

 

Photo source: All Recipes

Cheese grits casserole has to be awesome since grits is so awesome, in my opinion.  Love grits so much, one of my favorites.  Sometimes I make a pot of grits, throw some butter and cheese in it and that is my meal.  Very satisfying.  I am going to have to try this recipe.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.

Buttermilk Pecan Pralines

 

Photo source:  Mom on Timeout

Pralines are another candy I have never tried.  They look so delicious and would be perfect for homemade candy gift giving.

This recipe comes from Trish from Mom on Timeout.  How she describes these pralines:  "Rich, creamy, and packed with pecans!  These homemade Pralines are a timeless holiday candy that everyone loves."

Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy

Photo source:  Taste of Home

 

Quick, easy and has to be delicious with chocolate and peanut butter.  Another one of those candies that can use used as a gift.

From the Recipe Creator: With only three ingredients, these chocolate-swirl treats take just moments to whip up!

This recipe comes from Taste of Home.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Peppermint Bark

Photo source:  Molly Allen for Taste of Home

The Peppermint Bark candy looks awesome and I'm sure it is delicious.  How have I not tried this candy in all my life?  

Molly Allen, the recipe creator says: "The bark features two layers of chocolate plus plenty of peppermint flavor. You can certainly go out and find the original at Williams Sonoma, but there’s also the option to make a delicious homemade version. This is an easy food gift idea that any recipient will love!"

The recipe comes from Taste of Home.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Mint Sandwich Cookies

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

Gotta love no-bake cookies that look like you spent hours making them.  They would look great on your dessert table for a special occasion or just a normal snacking day.

The recipe comes from Taste of Home.  The Recipe Creator says: Canned frosting, peppermint extract and chocolate candy coating quickly turn crackers into these wonderful little no-bake cookies.

Click here to go to the recipe.

Peanut Brittle

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

This is one of the classic homemade candies that everyone loves.

The recipe comes from Taste of Home and here is what their editors have to say about the sweet treat: "Peanut brittle makes a wonderful homemade food gift. It keeps for weeks at room temperature or even longer in the freezer, making it a perfect make-ahead treat for party trays or holiday gifting. Package pieces in Mason jars, cellophane bags or festive tins to share with friends and family during the holiday season."

Click here to go to the recipe page for more information.
  

Easy Crock-Pot Candy

Photo source: Simply Recipes

 
Absolutely love this fast, easy and versatile chocolate candy!  You can use whatever ingredients you have on hand and throw them in the crock pot and it does all the work.  Doesn't get easier than that.

The candy can be a great addition to your gift packages of homemade treats for various occasions.  Mix them with other treats.

Simply Recipes has a very informative page with all kinds of ideas for making candy in the crock pot.

Click here to go to the recipe page.

Almond Crescent Cookies

 

Photo source: Simply Recipes

These cookies are a childhood favorite that take me back to italian weddings.  I don't know if the cookies at the weddings were exactly the same, but they were as I remember them.  I'm sure they are known by a different name and maybe they were a different shape.  I'll have to do a post on italian cookies that I loved.

The origins of this cookie from the editors of Simply Recipes: "These cookies are traditional Austrian cookies, sometimes called Viennese crescents. They're often given as Christmas gifts. Similar cookies can be found in many culinary traditions. Greek kourabiedes (a.k.a Greek wedding cookies), walnut snowballs, and Mexican wedding cookies are all crumbly, nutty, and rolled in sugar like these almond crescent cookies."

Click here to go to the recipe page.

Cinnamon Pecan Cookie Bars

 

Photo source: The Seasoned Mom

These cookie bars look delicious and if you love cinnamon and pecans, you will love them.  Sounds like a winner for the special occasion buffet or just for snacking.

The recipe comes from Blair at The Seasoned Mom.  Here is what she had to say about these cookie bars:  "The bars taste like a buttery cinnamon shortbread cookie topped with toasted pecans; however, they have the texture of crunchy cookie bark. Because there’s a lot of butter relative to the amount of flour in this recipe, the dough spreads in the oven, giving the bars a thin, crisp texture with a slightly chewy interior."

Click here to go to Blair's recipe page.

Easy Holiday Casseroles for Christmas Dinner

 

Photo source: The Seasoned Mom

Blair at The Seasoned Mom has assembled a collection of holiday casseroles that looks very impressive.  Lots of awesome recipes worthy of Christmas dinner.

Click here to go to Blair's collection.

Cheeseburger Quiche

 

pHOTO SOURCE: Allison Cebulla for Taste of Home

This Cheeseburger Quiche sounds delicious and really got my attention.  I love meals that can be sliced so easily.  Looks like a great snack for the next day.

This recipe comes from Taste of Home . . . click here to go to the recipe page.

Cowboy Pork Chops

Photo source: Simply Recipes

Those pork chops look very appetizing.  This is a one pot meal which makes it convenient.  I would add mushrooms.

This recipe comes from Simply Recipes . . . Click here to go to the recipe page.

 

The Ultimate Snickers Pie

Photo source: Serious Eats

 

It doesn't get better than this!  An ice cream pie for anyone that would love a frozen Snickers Bar.  Yes, I want some.

This recipe comes from Serious Eats with a very impressive recipe page with lots of information in addition to the recipe.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

 

Photo source: Southern Living

Quick and easy comfort food in a one-pot meal.  The perfect choice on a busy day with some hot biscuits.  Great choice for a cold day.

This recipe comes from Southern Living.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies

 

Photo source: Real Mom Kitchen

Chocolate and peanut butter is always an awesome combination.  These cookies would be very appealing on your buffet table for a special occasion.

This recipe comes from Laura from Real Mom Kitchen . . . click here to go to her recipe page.

How to Make the Best Sugar Cookies from Martha Stewart

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

Two of Martha Stewart's favorite bakers give their expert advise on how to make the perfect sugar cookies.  Those sugar cookies are beautiful.  This article will help you make the best ones you can.

Click here to go to Martha's Sugar Cookie Tip page.

Martha Stewart has been a domestic role model for me.  When I quit working and JR and I became a one income family, I listened to every word she said about everything.  Her recipes never let me down.

She also provides the link to another article that features 12 Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie recipes. Click here to go to the recipe page.  You gotta try them!

Coconut Macaroon Blossoms

 

Photo source:  Mom on Timeout

They would be awesome with or without the chocolate.  I haven't had a macaroon in years and now I want one.

This recipe comes from Trish at Mom on Timeout . . . click here to go to her recipe page.

Copycat Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Cheesecake

 

Photo source: Maria's Mixing Bowl

Everything about this cheesecake looks good.  I am at a loss of words, which does not happen often.  Rich and decadent . . . I want a piece of that cheesecake now.

Maria's Mixing Bowl is where it comes from . . . click here to go to the recipe page.