Cornbread is a generic name for any number of quick breads (a bread leavened chemically, rather than by yeast) containing cornmeal. As maize (also known as corn) is native to North America, it is not surprising that the various kinds of cornbreads are more prevalent in the New World. However, in Italy, the corn-based mush known as polenta is sometimes fashioned into a fried form resembling cornbread.

This is my grandmother's tried and true cornbread dressing. It wouldn't be a holiday without it.

a great recipe to share with our friends

# Preheat oven to 350°.# Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned, stirring until it crumbles.Drain; return to skillet.Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.Set aside.

Check out the best cornbread in the world, mmmmmm.

Delicious book about one of the world's most favorite foods: cornbread!