cranberry sauce

So this is super easy and sooo much better than canned.




1c. Orange juice (use fresh if you can and add pulp)
1/2c. White sugar
1/2c. Brown sugar
1/4tsp. Cinnamon
1/2-1tsp of orange zest (optional but yummy)
12oz. Pk fresh cranberries
Place first 5 ingredients into medium size sauce pan. Heat on medium setting stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil. Add cranberries and return to boil stirring occasionally. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer about 10 to 20 minutes. Continue to stir occasionally. For a thicker sauce go to a full 20 minutes. Pour into a container and allow to cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate until serving. Enjoy

Buttermilk cornbread

My weakness in life is bread. No matter what form it comes in. I can go months without sweets but as soon as I sit down to bread I am a goner. This cornbread is so good with or without honey. Just typing this recipe has got me craving it again. Guess I know what I will be making tonight. My kids love this for an after school snack or with a meal. Guess they take after their mama.




1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.