To the Rescue....

G. and I tend to be fairly last minute people. It usually works for us. I like to think that I plan further in advance than he does, but let's be honest....I'm a procrastinator. The one thing that doesn't work for me is when we decide....spontaneously....to attend a social gathering where I'm supposed to "bring something to share". Ughhh. I'm not a good cook.....I try-and sometimes succeed-but overall, cooking is not a strength of mine. And, there is enough of the perfectionist in me to want to bring something fabulous that other people will enjoy. So yesterday, when we decided to attend a New Year's Day BBQ, I scrambled around and found this deliciously simple recipe.

Ingredients:

1 box Jiffy cornbread mix

1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (drained)

1 cup shredded cheddar/monterey jack or colby-jack cheese

Directions:

Prepare cornbread mix according to directions. Fold in green chilies and cheese. Cook according to mix directions.

*You can also use any cornbread recipe you usually use and just add in the green chilies and cheese.

Not only were they absolutely delicious, they took no time at all to make and didn't require a trip to the store. Perfect for anyone who makes spontaneous decisions...or procrastinates on deciding what to bring to a social gathering.

We had a wonderful time at our friend's BBQ. They actually buried an oven in the ground with all the BBQ meat in it and then dug it up! It was delicious. Party was complete with hayrides, a huge bonfire of Christmas trees, and firecrackers.

We finished up the evening at our house playing board games with some friends of ours. Perfect way to start the new year- good food, fun, and friends.