Pumpkin-Date Corn Bread
Pumpkin-Date Corn Bread might be just the bread you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 8. One serving contains 420 calories, 8g of protein, and 11g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up milk, cornmeal, salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is a very affordable recipe for fans of Southern food.
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray.
Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the dates, then the pumpkin, milk, oil, and eggs until well blended.
Bake 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn onto a wire rack.
VARIATIONS: Substitute 1 cup golden or brown raisins for the dates or add 3/4 cup pecans or macadamia nuts.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Southern on the menu? Try pairing with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. One wine you could try is King Frosch Riesling Auslese All Natural German. It has 5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 19 dollars.
King Frosch Riesling Auslese All Natural German