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Well walk you through what to wear to a black tie optional event, how it differs from both black tie and formal wear, and everything else you need to do to nail this dress requirement like a pro

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Whip up my easy soul food Jiffy cornbread chicken and dressing recipe for comfort, made simple! Ingredients Cornbread 1 cup yellow cornmeal, medium grind cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional) cup cream cheese, preferably whipped 1 cup heavy whipping cream Cornbread Dressing cup unsalted butter 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup yellow onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon ground sage cup fresh parsley, finely chopped cup chicken stock or broth 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg 8 oz boneless, skinless cooked chicken thighs, shredded Instructions Cornbread Preheat oven to 350F and place 4 tablespoons of butter in an 8 cast-iron skillet