Theresa's Mixed Nuts: Honey Cornbread ~ My Favorite Wintertime Side Dish!

Friday, February 6, 2015

Honey Cornbread ~ My Favorite Wintertime Side Dish!

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A few years back, I was discussing dinner options with Jason. "You know what sounds really good?" I asked. "Chili and cornbread." Ooh, the look I got! It was like I just arrived from another planet. "You don't eat chili with cornbread! You eat it with crackers!" Thus, a huge debated ensued. We grew up in the south, and cornbread was a staple every time we had chili. I don't know if it's a southern thing or not, but he thought it was the most absurd thing he ever heard. Not one to let him win, that night we had chili. WITH cornbread. 
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 And you know what happened? My point was made. He raved about how it was one of the best food combinations ever. The next time he saw his mom he said, "Why didn't we ever have cornbread with our chili?" "Because you eat chili with crackers" was her response. And round and round they went. 

 I bought myself a good, used cast iron skillet just for cornbread making. The older and more seasoned it is, the better! I do like to experiment with different recipes, and recently tried this honey cornbread from Golden Blossom Honey. I've never tried it with honey, but am glad I did! It turned out so moist and delicious, the recipe is going to be a staple every time we have chili now.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1 egg

Click HERE for full recipe instructions.

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Is cornbread and chili a Southern thing? Do you eat cornbread or crackers with your chili?


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62 comments:

  1. Dixie@dcreliefFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    I've never made it with honey, but probably a treat with the spiciness of chili. Cast iron skillet is great! Now you've got me wanting that, ALL that!!

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    1. Theresa MahoneyFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:19 PM

      There's just something that adds to the flavor when you use an old cast iron skillet. I now hunt them down when I am out at yard sales.

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  2. DEZMONDFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    I never made it sweet either. I often make it in my silicone muffin moulds and get lil' corn breads :) both baked and just cooked in boiling water with some garlic, spinach and 'vegeta'

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    1. Theresa MahoneyFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:21 PM

      I need to pull my silicone molds out and use them more often. I fear I buy tons of them, then they get tucked into the cabinets never to be seen again. I love the idea of adding spinach! I am totally trying that next time!

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    2. DEZMONDFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:53 PM

      I use my silicone molds for everything from scones, muffins, both sweet and savoury, to cornbread, chocolate baskets, peanut baskets, homemade chocolate with hazelnuts... everything :) Even for baking macaroni and cheese, and for rice with peas and carrots

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    3. Blue GrumpsterFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:37 AM

      You use silicone molds for everything? I knew it!

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  3. Masshole MommyFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    I love, LOVE homemade cornbread. Warm with butter. Yours sounds a little more moist than my recipe, so I will be trying yours next time :)

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    1. Theresa MahoneyFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:21 PM

      Sometimes I think I make cornbread just so I can dump a ton of butter on it. Butter is a weakness!

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  4. Eat To LiveFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    My Hubs loves cornbread. Me too... but can't eat it. The cast iron pan is the BEST for making it.

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  5. AngelaMFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I love cornbread with chili and I am not from the South. I am just a cornbread person though I like it a lot especially with honey on it.

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  6. Katherine BartlettFebruary 6, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Oh cornbread and chili is a must! Yum yum! Now I think I'll make it for dinner!

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  7. SensiblySaraFebruary 6, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I am a chili with crackers girl - but mostly because the corn bread I have had is always too crumbly. I would at least try this recipe! :)

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  8. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    I've never made home made corn bread and I could live off of it! I love cornbread.. all kinds of cornbread!

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  9. ScottFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    I've never made home-made corn bread either, always from a box. This looks easy enough to do.

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  10. C.MahanFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    I love making skillet cornbread. It's so simple. Warm. Yummy and pairs with just about everything!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    That does look delicious. I'm with you, I like to experiment with flavour combinations.

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  12. debdennyFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Love a good cornbread. A little butter and honey works for me.

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  13. Stefany TFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Yum! I love cornbread with chili. It is one of the only things we eat as a side when we have chili!

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  14. heatherp626February 6, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    I love a sweet cornbread especially with chili and especially made in a cast iron skillet like my grandma made! Yummo!!

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    1. C.MahanFebruary 8, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      My grandmother and mother called sweet cornbread Johnny Cake and they made it in a cake pan because it was fluffier due to the sugars. It was soooo good.

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  15. Makeba GilesFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Oh wow this cornbread looks and sound delicious! I'm going to try it at home with my family!

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  16. Christina ShirleyFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    I could have used this for last night's chili dinner! Sounds perfect!

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  17. An Apel a DayFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    We actually have ours with Oatmeal Gems. It's a family recipe that I should post. It tastes a lot like cornbread. I love cornbread to!

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  18. Casa Vilora InteriorsFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Your cornbread looks like perfection. I bet it tastes great

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  19. Stacey- Travel BloggerFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    I love cornbread! Sadly, I haven't gotten the chance to try honey cornbread!

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  20. Jenny TemcioFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    I have been looking for a new cornbread recipe! I love homemade cornbread!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Your coen bread looks great, i love cooking i.n my iron skillet

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  22. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Looks totally delish! And did you change up the design here on the blog?! I like!

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  23. MemphisFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:31 AM

    OK, that looks great! I want to come eat at your house.

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  24. Feral TurtleFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Mmmmmm! Cornbread and chili..one of my favorites. Our recipes are pretty much the same and so good!!

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  25. Sippy Cup MomFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    This looks SO good! I've never made cornbread because I've been too intimated! I need to try!

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  26. JeanineFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Yum that looks tasty! I'll be honest I've never ever tried corn bread! I have no idea why, but I'm thinking I need to!

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  27. LesleyFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    My husband loves cornbread. I always make it from a box. I'm sure yours is much better.

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  28. Indah Nuria SavitriFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Obi loves corn bread so much...but we never make it with honey..it will be good to try it :)

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Looks delicious! Also quick and easy. The only thing I might add is a bit of whole kernel corn

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  30. Ann BFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    This looks so good. I am going to make chili tomorrow and i will try this great recipe with it.

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    I know my daughter would enjoy this, maybe, but I just can't do cornbread. At all. The thought of it makes my mouth get all icky feeling .... I have always gotten a headache when I eat cornbread, so have not tried since being an adult. I don't even think my sons have ever had it.

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  32. mail4roseyFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I haven't had cornbread for awhile. I really like it though...esp. w/a little pat of butter.

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  33. AmandaFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Oh I love the idea of adding honey to cornbread. Why haven't I thought of this?

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  34. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    I am from the south and cornbread with chili is a must. Of course I eat cornbread with everything.

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  35. Aimee SmithFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Cornbread is one of my favorite foods! So yummy, yours looks amazing!

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  36. Beth@FrugalFroggieFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    I haven't made cornbread in a while. Sounds like a nice treat to enjoy on a cold night.

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  37. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    This looks wonderful. I cannot wait to make this!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    This looks wonderful. I cannot wait to make this!

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  39. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    I'm from the South (LA, Southern California), and I love the cornbread plus chili combo, so I think that proves it's a Southern thang. Smiles.

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  40. Amy @ Marvelous MommyFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    This looks like the most amazing cornbread ever! I love your photos too!

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  41. Ascending ButterflyFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    I love cornbread! I have never put honey on mine though, I always put butter on mine! :-)

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

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  42. Ai SakuraFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    I don't think I've ever tried cornbread before.. let alone with chilli!! :P Oh man, I hope I get to have dinner with you at your home one day. You cook the most amazing stuff!

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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  43. Blue GrumpsterFebruary 9, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Of course you point was made. I mean mean, honestly... who wouldn't listen to you, right?

    Hey, I'm suddenly starving. I wonder why that is.

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    1. Blue GrumpsterFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:38 AM

      I keep losing my r.... I need a new keyboard or some milk.

      Hi Theresa.

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  44. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Cornbread is one of my faves! I love sweet honey cornbread too, looks amazng

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  45. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    I haven't had cornbread in years. Looks yummy!!!

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  46. Pat HattFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    I guess we never know what a combination will be, well you do, as it turned out good. Stupid blogroll still doesn't have you showing up on time, hmph!

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    1. Blue GrumpsterFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:38 AM

      Well well... The Kitty Cat is a bit late....

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    2. Theresa MahoneyFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:27 PM

      My blog roll doesn't work half the time. Sometimes I see everyone, other times it says I'm not following anyone. I ended up just sticking everyone in my favorites since I got tired of playing the guessing game with it lol.

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  47. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    I do like cornbread and I do like chili, but I've never thought of them together. Crackers are ok in chili, but corn or tortilla chips are amazing. Will have to try cornbread though.

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    1. Theresa MahoneyFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:29 PM

      Ohhh, I never thought of tortilla chips. I am going to try that soon!

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  48. RinaFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Looking at this at midnight...you make me drooling...and nothing in the fridge T_T
    It's been awhile I haven't come here oooh...I really love your new template Theresa!

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    1. Theresa MahoneyFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:28 PM

      Thanks Rina :) I've slowed down on blogging a bit and haven't been making the rounds like normal either. We are in the middle of a home renovation that is such a time suck right now!

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  49. KristinFebruary 9, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Now that looks like the perfect cornbread. I still haven't tried making cornbread in my cast iron. I need to!

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  50. KiwiFebruary 9, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Thanksgiving is over but I want this! This looks so yummy!!

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  51. ddFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Well I was born and raised in Ohio and we absolutely ate chili with cornbread. My mom's mom was a high school cook near Toledo, Ohio and I'm sure she served chili and cornbread at lunchtime. Also my first bachelor's was in food science and nutrition (also in Ohio) and our many menu planning courses had those pairings since most folks can eat it, it's nutritious and not too expensive to make. You are right my dear! ~Deb

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