1 1/2 c. yellow corn meal
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, separated
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (depending on how brave you are)
1 1/2 tsp. parsley

Sift cornmeal, soda and salt together. Add buttermilk to well beaten egg yolks and add to cornmeal mixture; beat well. Add hot melted shortening and beat well again. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Fold in minced pepper (or peppers) and parsley. Turn immediately into very hot buttered heavy 10 inch skillet and bake in a hot oven 450 degree for 30 minutes. Serve hot with butter. 5 servings.