Corn Bread without tomatoes jalapeno cornmeal

This is a basic Corn Bread recipe that has been passed down in my family for generations. There is nothing better than a great skillet of corn bread to[...]

    For Corn Bread 2 c. yellow meal 1 1/2 c. flour 1/3 c. sugar 2 Tbsp. baking pwdr 2 tsp salt 1/2 c. shortening 2 x Large eggs 2 c. buttermilk 1 tsp soda    [...]

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , more for pan 1 garlic clove , minced (or more, to taste) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb broccoli rabe[...]

12 cups (3 quarts) 3/4- to 1-inch chunks stale, dry corn bread (use your favorite recipe; see headnote) 6 slices stale, dry firm-textured white bread, cut[...]