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Grits are not the same as corn meal so I have been reading but I will take this recipe and make it with corn meal any how. I will post the results when done. Pan-Fried Grit Cakes with Crispy Leeks, Garlic and Thyme Yield: 4 to 6 servings Soundtrack: “Green Onions” by Booker T. & the M.G.s from  Green Onions Because the grits need to set for a few hours before you can cut them, this dish should be prepared in advance. The time invested is well worth it. I enjoy these tasty cakes as a savory dinner side or as a light meal with a green salad. You can omit the spring onions, cayenne, garlic and thyme and reduce the salt to 1/2 teaspoon and eat these with pure maple syrup as a breakfast treat. Or you can eat them as is with maple syrup, like my mom does. For a low-fat version, they can be baked on a lightly greased baking sheet at 325°F until crisp, about 15 minutes on each side. They can also be lightly brushed with olive oil and grilled for 10 minutes on each side. Ingre...

via :http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2010/09/honey-and-cinnamon-a-simple-cold-home-remedy-that-kids-love.html Honey and Cinnamon Cold Remedy: 1 teaspoon honey ( purchase organic raw honey here ) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Mix. Take this amount every few hours as soon as you feel a cold or other illness coming on.  After initially trying it with only one ‘dose’ and seeing the immediate effects, I now mix up a small bowl full of honey and cinnamon and spoon it into hot drinks or dip fruit into it all day long.  I find that with young children it’s easy to just treat the whole family with this simple yummy remedy upon the first sign of a sniffle from anyone.

recipe via :http://www.heartmindandseoul.com/jalapeno-popper-wonton-bites/ Jalapeno Popper Wonton Bites 5.0  from  1  reviews Print Ingredients 4 ounces light cream cheese 2 tablespoons canned jalapeno peppers, chopped pinch of smoked paprika (optional) 8 square wonton wrappers oil/cooking spray sweet chili sauce, to serve Directions Combine cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, and paprika in small bowl and mix well. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of wonton wrapper. Wet all edges of the wrapper using fingertips. (Wet your fingertips with water.) Roll gently and seal. For baking; spray the prepared wontons with cooking spray and bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until the wrappers are golden brown. For panfrying; heat about 2 tablespoons olive oil and fry the wontons both sides until golden brown. For frying; heat oil and deep fry until golden brown. Serve with sweet chili sauce if desired.

Ohio Oat & Seed Bars Recipe by Tricia Wheeler 1 stick of unsalted butter, more for greasing the pan 3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups steel-cut oats 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup sunflower seeds pinch of salt Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and then line the sides with parchment paper. 2. Melt the butter, honey and brown sugar in a large saucepan — watch and stir until the caramel forms, about 5 minutes. Stir in oats, seeds and salt; cook for 3 minutes. 3. Scrape mixture into a prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for about 20 minutes until brown on the edges. 4. Let cool completely in the pan. Run a knife along side edges of the pan, cut them in half and then slice them into bars. The bars keep up to 3 days at room temperature and up to a week if refrigerated.