The Best Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits and more

 

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Recipes courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

"We tried several versions of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder. And while the biscuits turned out puffy and beautiful, they ultimately were too dry. So, we tweaked the baking powder amount along with the butter and buttermilk and arrived at these beauties — flaky, golden, tender and moist, just as biscuits should be."  Comment from Food Network Kitchen

You can never have enough biscuit recipes!

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Here are even more biscuit recipes . . .

28 Fluffy Biscuits You Can Eat with Anything

"You better preheat the oven. One look at these biscuit recipes and you’ll be craving a freshly baked batch in no time. The hardest part will be deciding which to make first!"

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Bar Cookies from Cake Mix

 

Photo source:  The First Year Blog

"I am giving you not one, not two, but thirteen different flavor combinations for these cake bars! Made in less than 30 minutes, with just four base ingredients (and whatever add-ins you want), these soft, chewy cake mix cookie bars are always a huge crowd-pleaser!"  Comment from The First Year Blog

Awesome posting!  Love the versatility and the simplicity of a cake mix.  Check it out!

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Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

 

Photo source:  House of Nash Eats

"You have the lunch lady to thank for these old school cafeteria-style Peanut Butter Cookie Bars that have a chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookie base and a thin layer of salty-sweet melted peanut butter underneath those rich swirls of chocolate frosting."  Comment from House of Nash Eats, where Amy is serious about sweets!

A chocoholic's dream!  The photo says it all.

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Banana Bread for One

 

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

"Banana bread can be quite addicting. And what I mean by that is that if you make an entire loaf of banana bread, you cut a slice and keep going back for more because it’s so good. That’s okay if you have plenty of people around to share your loaf. But sometimes you just want a little taste without having a big loaf at hand. And that’s why having a recipe for a mini loaf is so great. Keep it all to yourself, or share it with a friend!"  Comment from Recipe Girl

This one is perfect for me!  Thanks to Lori for this recipe!!

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Two Banana Bread

 

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"The texture of this banana bread is never dry. It turns out to be super light, tender and moist. Sometimes I even cut down on the oil and use 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup applesauce instead of using a full 1/2 cup of oil in the bread."  Comment from Recipe Girl

Love the variations!

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Cheesecake Banana Bread

 

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

"I have a banana bread recipe that is perfect for cheesecake lovers like me. In this recipe, you’ll get both cheesecake and banana bread all in one treat. What could be better?"  Comment from Recipe Girl

Combination of two things I love, cheesecake and banana bread.  Sounds like a winner.

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Chicken And Corn Chowder

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"Chicken and corn chowder is just what you'd hope: creamy, a little spicy, and filled with lots of great bacon flavor. The corn is sweet and fresh, even if you need to use frozen when it's no longer corn season. You can sauté diced fresh poblanos with the onion and garlic instead of using canned green chiles if you prefer. Sautéing the veggie base in bacon fat is a flavorful (and no waste) way to build flavor."  Comment from Southern Living

Sounds like a delicious chowder!

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Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Making regular cakes into personal-sized cakes, like these lemon pound cake muffins, is a fun way to manage portions and create snack-sized treats for lunchboxes or the office. These mini cakes get a light lemony glaze that makes them more of a dessert than a breakfast muffin recipe (though if you eat these in the morning with coffee, we won’t tell anyone). They last well in or out of the fridge, and they can be dressed up with fruit and whipped cream or eaten as a simple little cake. These pound cake muffins are ideal for bake sales, potlucks and road trips—just about any time you need a hand-held treat."  Comment from Taste of Home

Lemon cakes, muffins, etc. are one of my favorites!  Love this recipe.

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Turtle Pie

 

Photo source:  Crazy For Crust

"Turtle Pie doesn’t get any better than this: It has an Oreo crust, salted caramel pecan layer, and a thick chocolate ganache layer covering it all! This pie will remind you of those Turtle candies – the ones with pecans and caramel and chocolate – it’s an EPIC pie recipe!"  Comment from Crazy For Crust

Sounds like a delicious winner!!!

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Pecan Pie Bars - Several Versions

Photo source:  Crazy For Crust

WOW . . . bite sized, great for snacks and an awesome addition for your appetizer table.  They look delicious!  Who doesn't love pecan pie?  Love them and several recipes are better than one!  Check them out!

VERSION 1

"Pecan Pie Bars incorporate all the elements of your typical classic pecan pie: a crunchy buttery shortbread crust, soft and creamy filling, and crunchy pecans. The shortbread crust is a game changer for pecan bars – plus pie bars are so much easier to serve than regular pie."  Comment from Crazy For Crust

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VERSION 2

Photo source:  Texas Roots and Boots

"There’s no more southern of a dessert than Pecan Pie, but I wanted to make something I could pack easily in lunches. The solution? Pecan Pie Bars. They were quick and easy and almost as good as the real thing."  Comment from Texas Roots and Boots

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Cheesy Shrimp & Grits Casserole

 

Photo source:  Food.com

Shrimp is my very favorite food and my mission has been to find as many shrimp recipes that look good to me.  Seriously, I could eat shrimp every day.  This shrimp and grits casserole looks very delicious!  Winner!!!

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Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

 

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"Put your slow cooker to the test with this classic creamy potato side dish. We added a little bit of flour to help thicken and stabilize the cream. Keeping the potatoes thin is the secret to this recipe's success try using a mandoline to slice them evenly."  Comment from Food Network Kitchen

Love finding a slow cooker recipe for scalloped potatoes.  Since it is one of my favorite foods, I'd like many versions.

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Crab Rangoon Casserole

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"If your takeout order always includes crispy crab rangoon, why not turn your favorite app into a full meal? This twist uses crispy wonton chips, springy egg noodles, plenty of green onions, and melty cream cheese to mimic the crunch and tang you love in a traditional crab rangoon. We typically use imitation crabmeat, but you could certainly use the real thing for an elevated take."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Yes, I often order crab rangoon and love it!  This recipe looks like a winner and I will try to make it soon.

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Dump and Bake Chicken Cobbler

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"Our spin on a recipe that took over social media is viral in its own right. And it a lot to love: this easy dinner starts with rotisserie chicken and a box of biscuit mix. Add frozen veggies and a topping of crispy French-fried onions to make a perfect meal, no chopping required."  Comment from Better Homes and Garden

Love this version of chicken cobbler.

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Buffalo Chicken Pasta

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This pasta dish has all the flavors of Buffalo chicken wings, and you don't have to get your fingers full of hot sauce. It's made on the stovetop and is finger-licking good!"  Comment from All Recipes

Looks like a winner!!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This chicken stroganoff is so good and so easy to make in the slow cooker on a busy day. It is a simple, creamy sauce with cubed chicken breast. Serve over hot cooked rice or pasta."  Comment from All Recipes

Looks delicious, easy and could be part of my food routine.

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Quick and Easy Chicken Spaghetti

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This creamy chicken spaghetti recipe is quick and easy to make, yet is hearty and delicious. It's a great way to use leftover chicken. A family favorite that’s ready in just 25 minutes!"  Comment from All Recipes

This chicken spaghetti looks quick and delicious.  Next time I get a rotisserie chicken I hope to make this.

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Earthquake Cake

 

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

"I love a no-fuss dessert, and this one-bowl chocolate cake has a cream cheese frosting-like filling baked right into the top of the cake. You can assemble it all at once in a trusty 9x13 and pop the pan in the oven. The cream cheese filling bubbles up to create little cracks and pockets of flavor all over the cake, giving earthquake cake its name. Once the cake has baked, it won’t be long before it’s cool enough to slice right into to serve. 

Each bite is well-balanced with a variety of flavors and textures without being overly sweet. It has a flavor profile similar to a German chocolate cake, but with a cream cheese upgrade."  Comment from Simply Recipes

All I need to see is chocolate and cream cheese and I'm ready to try it.  This cake looks delicious, is a quick and easy one bowl recipe.  

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Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"We've streamlined the recipe for this slow-cooker chicken and dumplings recipe, while ensuring the chicken remains juicy while cooking in the soup. When the chicken is shredded to add back to the soup, you'll make a quick and easy dough for the dumplings. Everything finishes up in the slow cooker for a comfort dinner you can make on a weeknight or proudly serve to company at the holidays."  Comment from Southern Living

I've written about how I never got The Captain's recipe for his awesome chicken and dumplings and I loved it so much.  Now I'm on a mission to get lots of recipes so I can experiment and find the best one for me when I am ready to get back to serious cooking again.  So if you are a serious chicken and dumplings fan, there are lots of those types of recipes on my blog, just do a search on the search bar and in the labels.  Maybe I'll do a consolidation page soon.

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Honey Garlic Chicken - Many Versions

Photo source:  Stephanie O'Dea

There is nothing like the aroma of a meal cooking in the crock pot.  In my working days, I walked in the door from a hard day's work to the smell of a delicious meal ready to eat.  Be instantly de-stressed!  

How about the combination of honey and garlic?  It is one of my favorite appetizers when I order Chinese takeout.  This chicken dish would be perfect with rice, steamed broccoli and a salad with rolls.

This year, I'm focusing on frugal cooking . . . lots of chicken. Another focus that goes along with frugal cooking is freezer cooking.  This meal would be perfect for two meals for two people . . . freeze half to enjoy another day later in the month! I love having a great selection of meals ready to go in the freezer for those busy or lazy days.

VERSION 1

Stephanie O'Dea, New York Times best selling author, features "A Year of Slow Cooking" on her website . . . click here for many more delicious recipes, along with so much more, like an awesome store! 

VERSION 2

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"This delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe will make you want to stay in instead of ordering takeout! Sweet, savory, sticky and with just the right amount of spice, this Honey Chicken recipe is the perfect way to top off a bowl of steamed rice or vegetables."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

Click here to go to the Mom On Timeout recipe page.  Check out the rest of the website . . . Trish has some awesome recipes listed!

VERSION 3

Photo source:  Mama Loves Food

"Easier than take-out! Our easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe made in the crockpot or instant pot is simple, delicious, and only five ingredients!"  Comment from Mama Loves Food

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VERSION 4

Photo source: Taste of Home

"This easy recipe for slow-cooker honey garlic chicken features boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmered to tender perfection in a sticky, sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce."  Comment from Taste of Home

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