I got this recipe for hush puppies from this list this winter -- we like 'em. My old computer crashed (damned windows) so I can't give credit where credit is due for the recipe -- whomever sent it -- thanks, we've made them several times. 1 cup flour 2/3 cup corn meal 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs 1 small to medium onion chopped fine 2/3 cup water chopped jalapeno or other pepper to taste Mix together and drop by teaspoon into hot shortening. Fry till golden brown, drain on paper towels and eat yum-yum Another recipe for batter for deep frying 1 can stale beer -- open it the night before and pour into a glass pitcher, leave out to loose 'fizz' 1 can flour (1 and 1/2 cups) 1 teaspoon salt 1 - 2 teaspoons paprika Habanero or cayenne pepper powder to taste, I just shake some in till I think its enough Dip and fry -- makes great batter for fish or onion rings. Nels in ND