Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

milk (as needed)
3/4 c. cornmeal (not mix)
1/2 c. flour
dash of salt
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. liquid shortening
1/2 c. chopped onions (chopped onion tops or bell peppers are good)

Preparation

Combine cornmeal, flour and salt.
Add slightly beaten eggs. Slowly add milk until mixture is of desired consistency.
Add shortening and onions.
Mixture should be semi-firm, not soupy.