Spirited Beach Bash

Halloween in Gig Harbor, Washington, doesn’t just mean candy for the kids; it means a beach party for all.

Vegetarian Chili and Crumbly Cornbread are easily accessible for a crowd.

Photographer Thayer Gowdy, Writer Sarah Latta, Stylist Mindi Shapiro Levine

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Crumbly Cornbread

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 (14.75-ounce) can creamed corn
½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

1. Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer; beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Stir in corn and cheeses.

2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; stir into butter mixture. Pour into a buttered 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

3. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 8 servings.