Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. light Karo syrup
• dash of salt
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 c. raw shelled peanuts
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped onion
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 c. buttermilk or plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped ham or Canadian bacon
• 1/2 c. drained, cooked or canned kidney beans or black beans
• 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
• 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives