Ingredient

Hush Puppies

• Peanut oil
• 1 (15-oz.) can seasoned field peas and snaps, drained and rinsed (about 1 cup)*
• 1 cup yellow self-rising cornmeal mix
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped country ham
• 1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions, light green parts only
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Tomato- Corn Relish

• 1 thick bacon slice
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 (8-oz.) jar green tomato relish
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt