Still messin'.............

I cook, I make a mess, I take the silly pictures....
and every once in a while I get around to posting the recipes and stories!

I'll throw in a super-easy recipe right now, just since I don't have to look anything up to do so. It's the cornbread in the bottom row of the collage.

Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread

1 package Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 cup grated cheddar (or other cheese)
1 minced jalapeno (seeds and membrane removed for less heat)

Prepare muffin mix according to package directions. Stir in grated cheese and minced jalapeno.

If you have a cast iron skillet, place it in the oven while it preheats, and then leave it to get hot for a few extra minutes. Carefully remove the skillet and add 2-3 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt, then pour in the batter. (Spread it out to the edges but it won't fill the pan.) If you don't have a cast iron skillet, use another baking dish and don't preheat it, but still grease the pan with plenty of butter.

Then cook according to the package directions for cornbread.