Easy Split Pea Soup

4 Carrots

2 - 3 Celery Stalks

1 Onion

1 Garlic Clove 

Olive Oil or Butter 

Bag of Dried Split Peas

1 Bay Leaf

8 Cups Water (Here I will substitute 4 cups of chicken broth and just use 4 cups of water)

Chopped Ham

Salt and Pepper

Directions

Chop carrots, celery, onion and garlic clove. Sautee in a little olive oil and/or butter. Add 8 cups liquid and rinsed bag of split peas. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until peas are broken down and soup is creamy. I add chopped ham after about an hour of cooking and continue to cook. Salt and pepper to taste.

Golden Sweet Cornbread Recipe

Original recipe makes 1 - 9 inch round pan 

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup yellow cornmeal

2/3 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 egg

1 cup milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

 Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray or lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in egg, milk and vegetable oil until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.