Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

I love biscuits! They are versatile, so simple to make and can be used in either a sweet (think Strawberry Shortcake) or a savoury application. They are perfect slathered with a little peanut butter or honey for breakfast or a little snack and with the addition of some cheddar cheese, they are the perfect accompaniment to chili, soups, salads and stews. If I need a little something to "go along with" the main course. Biscuits are what I usually bake. Did I mention how easy they are to … [Read more...]

Flaky Homemade Biscuits {Recipe}

Flaky Homemade Biscuits

A simple to make, flaky and delicious recipe for homemade biscuits.  Great on its own with butter or jam or use it in your next recipe that calls for biscuits...like Strawberry Shortcake...YUM!   Biscuits   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   Author: Monica Serves: 12 Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 2 Tbsp. white sugar 1 tsp. salt 4 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. cream of tartar ½ cup cold butter 1 cup of cold … [Read more...]

July Means it is Strawberry Shortcake Time! {Recipe}

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Where I live, in southern New Brunswick, the first week of July usually means its strawberry season.  Well for me, strawberry season means it's time for Strawberry Shortcake! I know there are many variations on this tasty treat...first there's the bottom layer; there's biscuits, white cake, sponge or angel food cake and marianne shells to name a few.  Then the berries themselves; whole, sliced, mashed, lots of juice, a little juice or maybe even frozen.  Finally the cream; freshly whipped, … [Read more...]