Monday, October 8, 2007

Fabulous Fall Foods

Fall is the reason I love the kitchen. Every year about September I start into a baking frenzy. This year has been no exception. I've done 2 pumpkin pies, an apple pie, and rolls from scratch to name just a few things. I like the smell, the warmth, and the comfort of baking. Jeff thinks I've gone a little nutty. Every Sunday he sees me satisfying my itch to bake and welcome the crispness of fall into our home. This Conference weekend was no exception. Saturday found my family and I (including my parents) bottling apples from my uncle's tree. (They turned out beautiful.) We also did a few jars of apple pie filling, too. Sunday I decided a nice Sunday dinner of roast, mashed potatoes, veggies, and Jell-O wasn't enough. It need some fresh homemade rolls to go along with it, and we had them. (Thank you Grandma, for always making fresh rolls at Thanksgiving! Now they are a must in my house.) Long story short, fall is my favorite time to bake. I think tonight we'll have chili with some homemade cornbread. If you haven't tried this recipe, it is a must-have for a good pot of chili or any other soup!

CORNBREAD:

4c. Bisquick
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. cornmeal
4 eggs beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. melted butter

Mix ingredients together. Bake at 350 in a lightly greased 9 X 13 pan for 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with butter and honey!