While cornbread is often talked about as a Southern dish, “its history is much more complicated,” author Anela Malik says.

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This classic recipe was perfected by the great Edna Lewis and her longtime collaborator, Scott Peacock. Scott Peacock is a James Beard Award-winning chef from Alabama. One of the foremost authorities ...

Last week's column featuring cornbread salad prompted a request for cornbread recipes. The following are my top five. This excellent recipe has appeared in Idea Alley numerous times over the years and ...

In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder and baking powder. Pour in melted shortening and boiling water, and stir until batter is homogenous. It should be loose.

It’s a simple snack of cornmeal, butter and milk, yet the humble cornbread sparks heated debates across the country. What’s the best way to prepare cornbread, and how should it be served? From state ...