Our August/September issue is hitting newsstands and mailboxes now. Have you seen it? I was so excited by its gorgeous cover and the many wonderful recipes inside!
I’m also happy to say that it has one of my very favorite recipes. About two years ago, we decided to feature staff-favorite holiday dishes made lighter in “Test Kitchen Makeovers.” At the time, I sent Peggy, our food editor, several family favorites. One was “corn pudding.” Rich, creamy and comforting, it’s like a scalloped corn casserole. My grandmother (dad’s mom) created it, and it’s an absolute must-have at my house at the holidays. In fact, it’s such a favorite with my dad that over the years, Mom learned how to make it.
We didn’t print the recipe at that time, and I forgot that Peggy had it until she called one day. She wanted to make corn pudding over and wondered whose name to put on the recipe. Unfortunately, my grandma is no longer living, so I asked her to put my mom’s name on it.
Later that day, I called Mom and mentioned casually that she’d be in our August/September issue. “Really?” she asked. Then I heard as she excitedly called out to my visiting aunt, “I’m going to be published in Healthy Cooking!”
I got such a kick out of her reaction! Of course, when the first unbound copy hit my desk, I took it home right away to show Mom and Dad. They were and still are thrilled! I hope you enjoy Makeover Corn Pudding as much as my family. And don’t forget, keep sending in those recipes! You just might be published in an upcoming edition, too!
Happy cooking!
Mary Spencer
Editor, Healthy Cooking