Cookin' Away the Grumps

I appreciate it when people post good recipes and cooking tips. Especially when the suggestions are money-saving in nature. Recently I've had to tighten the budget so I'm cooking more and shopping smarter. And, of course, add a pinch of God and the results are amazing. Most of the things on my grocery list today were on sale! I actually stood in the dairy aisle with tears in my eyes because of how God was providing.

I relieve stress by cooking. I love the planning, the organization, the prep, the creativity, the multi-tasking, the clean-up and the result. So today when my day didn't go as planned and my frustrations were rising, I grabbed a quart of buttermilk which was leftover from a recipe last week. Within minutes my kitchen was a wreck but I was happy(er). I made all of the following using buttermilk: buttermilk pie (for a friend's birthday), banana bran muffins, a turkey noodle casserole and the biscuits below. In between all of that, I prepared veggie snack packs for lunches and a crockpot of ham/potatoes/beans for dinner with a friend after church. She made the salad and these biscuits melted in our mouths!

I wish I could cook my taxes.

Cheddar Biscuits

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter softened not melted
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
3/4 cup buttermilk

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Add buttermilk; stir just until dough clings together. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough lightly until easy to handle. Roll into balls, place on greased baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.