Calico Yellow Cornbread
 
This cornbread has a rich taste and bright color which adds interest to the table.  While mild chiles are used in the basic recipe, it is possible to substitute chopped jalapenos or other hot chiles for more bite.  Feel free to experiment.
 
             3/4   cup                      yellow cornmeal
          1 1/4   cup                      flour
             1/4   cup                      sugar
                2   teaspoons           baking powder
                2   large                    eggs, beaten
                1   cup                      skim milk
                2   Tablespoons       corn oil or canola oil
             1/3   cup                      cooked kernel corn
                2   Tablespoons       chopped green chiles
                2   Tablespoons       chopped red peppers or pimentos
 
1.   Oil eight inch square baking pan.  
2.   Combine dry ingredients except for kernel corn and chiles.  
3.   Stir in milk, oil and eggs, mixing until dry ingredients are moistened.  
4.   Blend in kernel corn and chiles.  
5.   Pour into oiled pan.  
6.   Bake in pre-heated oven at 400° F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown and wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.