Hush Puppies

(Serves 4 to 6)

1 1/2 cup corn meal

1/2 cup flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

2 eggs

1 medium onion, minced

1 clove garlic, pressed

1 can (15 oz.) creamed corn

3 tbs. olive oil

Sift corn meal, flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Add eggs, onion, garlic, creamed corn, and olive oil. Mix well. Drop by the spoonful into hot vegetable oil. When dark brown on one side, turn over. Drain on paper towels.

Serve with fried seafood.