Old-Fashioned Biscuits

Biscuits

Did you know you don’t have to make biscuits from a can?  You can make delicious biscuits from scratch using this simple recipe (another family favorite!). Ingredients: 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon cream of tarter 2 teaspoons sugar ½ cup Crisco ¾ cup milk Directions: Mix all dry ingredients in bowl; cut in shortening.  Add milk … [Read more...]

Cheddar and Herb Biscuits

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 Biscuits: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons shortening 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup buttermilk (or you can use 1 cup milk and 1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar – let them sit together until little bubbles appear on the top, about ten minutes) 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese Buttery Topping: 3 tablespoons … [Read more...]

Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie Cups

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These scrumptious little cakes are not a dessert... but your DINNER!  They are a crowd pleaser and they are so easy to make!  My husband loved them and so did my two year old daughter.  This recipe will become a Gardner classic in no time! 1 can biscuits (10 count) 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced 1 (10-1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup … [Read more...]

Easy Cinnamon Buns

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I found this recipe a long time ago in a cookbook for kids.  These buns are easy, taste delicious, and your kids or grandkids will have fun helping you make them. 1 can biscuits (just the cheap ones, nothing fancy) 1/4 cup margarine (approximately) ½ cup sugar (approximately) 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (approximately) Preheat oven to 400.  Spray cookie sheet with Pam.  Set … [Read more...]