MAM'S MEALS

KFC Biscuits Yield: 12-14 Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup shortening 2 tablespoons whole milk, optional 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda butter, for serving Directions Preheat oven to 400º F. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and baking soda and toss together. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut in shortening until mixture is coarse and resembles small pebbles. Make a well in the center of your dough mixture and pour in 1 cup buttermilk. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Note: if mixture is too dry, gradually add remaining buttermilk. If it’s too wet, add 1-2 tablespoons flour. Once dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it 8-10 times, or until smooth, then cut in half and roll each half into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Take your cookie/biscuit cutter and begin cutting out biscuits. ...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups sifted flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup chopped walnuts powdered sugar ( for rolling baked cookies in) Directions Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy; stir in vanilla. Whisk together flour and salt; add gradually to butter mixture; stir in chopped nuts. Chill dough if it seems too soft. Form dough into 1 1/4" balls and place onto parchment-lined or ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or just until the cookies start to turn light golden-brown; remove from oven and allow to cool slightly; while cookies are still warm (but NOT hot) remove them from baking sheets and roll, a few at a time, in powdered sugar until evenly coated; cool cookies completely on wire racks. Cookies may (optionally) be rolled in powdered sugar a second time once cooled to room temperature. NOTE: Forming dough into 1" balls will increase yield to ...

Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup milk chocolate chips Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, and baking soda until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips. 3. Place dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 10 ­ 12 minutes. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Notes Recipe adapted from southernliving.com. Recipe by Chef in Training at http://www.chef­in­trainin

Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites These are so simple and the perfect finger food ideal for serving kids and as an appetizer! These are DELICIOUS! Ingredients ½ pound elbow macaroni 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour 1½ cups milk 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 ounces cream cheese ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 egg beaten Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Spray mini muffin tins with cooking spray. 3. Cook pasta according to packaged directions and set aside. 4. In a medium size pan combine butter and flour over medium heat. Whisk until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Slowly add milk and bring to a simmer. Add 1½ cups of the cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat. 5. In a large mixing bowl, carefully stir pasta, cheese sauce, and egg until evenly mixed and pasta is evenly coated. 6. Spoon mac and cheese into mini muffin tins and top each with a small pinch of remaining cheese. Bake ...