First, make a quick chili of beef, black beans, corn, green pepper and onion seasoned with chile power and cumin. Spread that in a baking dish, top with a simple cornbread batter and pop it into the oven. In about a half hour: tamale pie.

Cornbread and Sweet Potato Pie, layered into one dessert.

Simple cornbread dressing made with turkey broth.

This dish utilizes leftover cornbread to create a breakfast casserole. Growing up, my Dad always made new meals from leftovers and this was my favorite. It's a stick to your ribs kind of dish and will leave you full for hours. You crumble your leftover cornbread and top it with a creamy pepper gravy and steamed egg. It's absolutely divine 💞

And A Week Of Food Pantry Challenges Begins

I wanted to make my first meal for this challenge something extremely affordable and accessible in my community. Something delicious, easy and close to home.