Tag: Biscuits and Gravy

National May Food Holidays

May 1- Fri- National Chocolate Parfait Day

We used the Chocolate Oreo Parfait recipe from Nora Recipes.

May 2- Sat- National Truffles Day (Chocolate Truffles)

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate
  • 1/2 Cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tea vanilla
  • a pinch of salt
  • Toppings: coconut, crushed nuts, powdered sugar, or sprinkles

Directions:

  1. Heat some water in a pot on the oven, placing a glass bowl on top of the pot.
  2. Turn off the heat once it starts to boil, and place the chocolate in the bowl.
  3. Gently stir for a few minutes until it is melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream.
  5. Stir in the vanilla and salt, then chill for 2-3 hours.
  6. Scoop out small balls of chocolate and roll in the toppings.

May 3- Sun- National Raspberry Tart Day

Ingredeints:

  • 24 Oreo Cookies
  • 1/4 Cup melted butter
  • 12 oz of semi-sweet or dark chocolate (or some of each)
  • 1 Cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Cup raspberries
  • Powdered sugar for topping

Directions:

  1. Crush the Oreo’s in a food processor and then add the melted butter and blend.
  2. Place the Oreo mix in the bottom of a tart pan and press them flat against the bottom and sides of the pan.
  3. Put the pan in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Heat some water in a pot on the oven, placing a glass bowl on top of the pot.
  5. Turn off the heat once it starts to boil, and place the chocolate in the bowl.
  6. Gently stir for a few minutes until it is melted and smooth.
  7. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream.
  8. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the ganache into it.
  9. Spread it with a spatula and place the raspberries on the top.
  10. Chill for 2-3 hours and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

May 4- Mon- National Orange Juice Day

We got a huge jug of Sunny Delight for today!

May 5- Tues- International Enchilada Day

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 can pinto beans or black beans
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tea cumin
  • 2 TBS taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 8 tortilla shells
  • 1 can enchillada sauce
  • 1 can cream of mushroom

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Brown the beef over medium/ high heat and drain.
  3. Mix in the beans, salt, pepper, cumin, and taco seasoning.
  4. Fill tortilla shells with meat mix and cheese.
  5. Roll them up and place them in the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. In a separate bowl whisk the enchilada sauce and cream of mushroom.
  7. Pour it over the enchiladas and spread it to cover all of the tortilla shells.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.

May 6- Wed- National Hoagie Day

We toasted marinara sauce with meat and mozzarella on our hoagie’s today.

May 7- Thurs

May 8- Fri- National Coconut Cream Pie Day

We bought a frozen coconut cream pie for today.

May 9- Sat- National Butterscotch Brownie

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tea vanilla
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tea baking powder
  • 1/2 tea salt
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×9 baking dish with wax paper.
  2. In a mixer add 1 ingredient at a time, mixing between each ingredient.
  3. Place the batter in the baking pan.
  4. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven, but let the brownies cool completely before removing them from the pan.

May 10- Sun

May 11- Mon

May 12- Tues- National Nutty Fudge Day

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Heat some water in a pot on the oven, placing a glass bowl on top of the pot.
  2. Turn off the heat once it starts to boil, and place the chocolate in the bowl.
  3. Gently stir for a few minutes until it is melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the milk, butter, salt and nuts.
  5. Place wax paper in 9×9 baking dish and pour in the chocolate mix.
  6. Refrigerate for a couple hours and then cut and enjoy.

May 13- Wed- National Apple Pie Day

Ingredients:

  • Pie Crust
  • 6–7 cups of medium apples, cored, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. butter

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees Ferenheit.
  2. Mix all of the ingredients except for the butter.
  3. Place the pie crust in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Pour the apples into the pie crust and top with tiny dots of butter.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.
  6. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 35-45 more minutes.
  7. Cool completely and serve with vanilla ice cream.

May 14- Thurs- National Buttermilk Biscuit Day (with Sausage Gravy)

Biscuits Ingredients:

  • 4 Cups flour
  • 2 TBS baking powder
  • 1/2 tea baking soda
  • 1/4 tea salt
  • 1 1/2 TBS sugar
  • 1/2 cup frozen butter
  • 2 Cups buttermilk

Biscuits Direction:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray and flour 2 baking sheets.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a Kitchen aid mixer.
  3. Shred the frozen butter into the flour and mix well.
  4. Add buttermilk and mix until no dry pieces, but don’t over mix.
  5. Spread flour on a clean surface and dump the dough out.
  6. Roll dough flat about 1/2 inch think.
  7. Press circle cutters straight down and up in the dough.
  8. Place dough circles on the baking sheets and bake for 13-15 minutes.

Sausage Gravy Ingredents:

  • 1 lb. breakfast sausage
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 1/3 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 Cup milk
  • 1 tea pepper
  • 1/2 tea salt
  • 1/4 tea garlic powder
  • 1/8 tea paprika

Sausage Gravy Directions:

  1. Brown sausage in a pan over medium/ high heat.
  2. Add butter and stir until melted.
  3. Sprinkle flour and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Pour 1 cup of milk to prevent lumps and then stir in the rest of the milk.
  5. Simmer until gravy thickens, about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add spices.
  7. Serve over biscuits.

May 15- Fri- National Chocolate Chip Day (Chocolate Chip Cookies)

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 Cup shortening
  • 2/3 Cup soft butter
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tea vanilla
  • 3 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tea baking soda
  • 1 tea salt
  • 12 oz. chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Ferenheit.
  2. Mix shortening, butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla.
  3. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  4. Drop 2 tablespoons dough onto the baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

May 16- Sat- International Pickle Day

We had pickles with lunch today.

May 17- Sun- National Cherry Cobbler Day

I made the Cherry Cobbler recipe from Kitchen Dreaming.

May 18- Mon- I Love Reese’s Day (Reese’s Pieces Cookies)

I found a bag of Betty Crocker Reese’s Pieces Cookie mix and made these cookies.

May 19- Tues- National Devil’s Food Cake Day (Devil’s Food Cake Cupcakes)

We made box recipe for Devil’s Food Cake cupcakes. Then we added chocolate fudge icing and put on fun sprinkles.

May 20- Wed- Pick Strawberries Day

We went to pick strawberries at a local orchard today.

May 21- Thurs- National Strawberries and Cream Day (Strawberry Shortcake)

Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Strawberry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Whipped Topping Ingredients:

  • 2 Cup whipping cream
  • 1 tea vanilla
  • 1/4 Cup powder sugar

Instructions:

  1. Start by preparing the strawberries. Add sliced strawberries to a bowl and sprinkle them with sugar. Stir to combine. Let them hang out on your counter for about 2 hours and they will create a delicious juice. I recommend stirring them every half hour or so.
  2. Next, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Spray the shortcake molds generously with baking spray. Then, add some all-purpose flour to the molds, shake it around, and discard the excess.
  4. The next step is to whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Then add the vanilla, softened butter, milk, and egg. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about two minutes.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared shortcake molds. Each mold should be about three-quarters full. In case there are any drips, set the pan on a baking sheet while spooning the batter into the molds. Then place the shortcake pan in the preheated oven.
  6. Bake the little cakes for 18-20 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove them. Gently loosen each cake with your fingers: then invert the pan to release the cakes.
  7. While the shortcakes cool, prepare the whipped cream.
  8. Add the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  9. With the mixer on medium speed, whip the cream until it begins to thicken.
  10. Continue whipping for several minutes until the cream is fluffy (medium peaks) but not too firm.
  11. Spoon a generous amount of the strawberries and juice on each shortcake. Top with a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream.

May 22- Fri- National Vanilla Pudding Day

Luckily we had some individual vanilla pudding packs in the refrigerator, and the kids added sprinkles.

May 23- Sat- National Taffy Day

I bought some Salt Water Taffy from Amazon, but then we also got some when we were at the orchard earlier this week.

May 24- Sun

May 25- Mon

May 26- Tues- National Cherry Dessert Day (Cherry Cheese Pie)

Ingredients:

  • 9 inch Graham Crust
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 14 oz sweetend condensed milk
  • 1/3 Cup lemon juice
  • 1 tea vanilla
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Directions:

  1. Beat the cream in a large bowl until fluffy.
  2. Beat in the remaining ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour into the graham crust.
  4. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  5. Top with cherries.

May 27- Wed- National Italian Beef Day

Ingredients:

  • 3 lb Roast beef
  • 1/2 Cup Pepperoncinis
  • 1 packet dry Italian dressing
  • Hoagie Buns

Directions:

  1. Place all of the ingredients in the crock pot on high for 6 hours.
  2. Shred and serve on Hoagie buns.

May 28- Thurs- National Hamburger Day

We grilled burgers today.

May 29- Fri

May 30- Sat

May 31- Sun

Here are some of my past National Food Holiday Posts:

National February Food Holidays

Feb 1 -Tues -National Cake Pops Day (Cream Cheese Cake Pops)

Ingredients:

  • 12 store bought sugar cookies
  • 8 oz. block cream cheese
  • Almond bark
  • Sprinkles
  • Lolli sticks

Directions:

  1. Mix cookies and soften cream cheese in mixer.
  2. Roll mix into balls and place on wax paper.
  3. Place sticks into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Melt almond bark on stovetop low heat.
  5. Dip balls into melted almond bark and place back onto wax paper.
  6. Add sprinkles.

Feb 2 -Wed -National Tater Tot Day (Taco Seasoned Tater Tots)

Ingredients:

  • 32 oz. frozen tater tots
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Cheese sauce

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Spread tots on a baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle with taco seasoning.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes flipping halfway through.
  5. Dip tots in cheese sauce.

Feb 3 -Thurs -National Carrot Cake Day (Carrot Cake Cookies)

Ingredients:

  • ½  cup brown sugar
  • ½  cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teas. Vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ teas. Baking soda
  • ½ teas. Baking powder
  • ¼ teas. Salt
  • 1 teas. Pumpkin spice
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 carrots)

Cream Cheese Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces cream softened cheese
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions:

  1. Combine sugars and butter; beat until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat at medium speed.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; stir to combine.
  4. Gradually add flour to butter mixture; mix on a low speed until just blended.
  5. Mix in oats and carrots.
  6. Chill dough in refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
  8. Scoop half ounce balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Transfer to oven, and bake until browned and crisped, 12 to 15 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  10. Make the cream cheese icing by using a hand mixer to whip together cream cheese and butter in a bowl until light and fluffy. Whip in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add enough milk to get a super soft consistency.
  11. Once cookies are cooled completely, spread cream-cheese filling onto a cookie. Sandwich together with a second cookie.
  12. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Feb 4 -Fri -National Homemade Soup Day (Broccoli Cheddar Soup)

Ingredients:

  • ¼ Cup Butter
  • ½ Cup Diced Onion
  • 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
  • 3 Cup Broccoli Florets, chopped small
  • 1.5 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ¼ Cup Flour
  • 2 Cup Shredded Cheddar
  • Salt, Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper

Directions:

  1. Place a pot over medium heat.  Melt Butter, add onions, carrots and broccoli.  Soften for about 5 minutes
  2. Slowly stir and add in the broth, milk and cream.
  3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  4. Continue stirring over medium heat until thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cheese until smooth.

Feb 5 -Sat -World Nutella Day (Nutella Cookies)

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Nutella
  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 1 Egg

Directions:

  1. Mix ingredients well.
  2. Place them in balls on greased cookie sheet.
  3. Dip a fork in sugar and gently press each ball a bit flat.
  4. Bake for 6-8 minutes on 350 degrees.

Feb 6 -Sun -National Chopstix Day (Orange Chicken with noodles)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 TBS garlic – minced
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 1/4 tsp ginger 
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 2 packs Ramen Noodle
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli

CHICKEN Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tlbs boneless, skinless, chicken breasts – cut into 1″ chunks
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs – lightly beaten
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees, lightly spray a 9×13 inch glass pan, set aside.
    1. In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, Sriracha, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, set aside.
    2. Place the cubes of chicken into a bowl with the whisked eggs, toss the chicken (taking care to let the egg drip off it) into a large ziplock bag full of the cornstarch. Zip and shake until evenly coated.
    3. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Working in batches (3-4), add the chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
    4. Add the fried chicken to the prepared 9×13 pan. Whisk together a slurry of 1 tbsp. of cornstarch and 1 tbsp. of water, add to the sauce and then pour over the chicken. Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Stir and bake for 15 more minutes.
    5. Microwave broccoli for 5 minutes and then stir it into the chicken.  Bake for 15 more minutes
    6. Boil the Ramen Noodles for 3 minutes, drain, and add to the chicken dish.  Bake for 5 more minutes.  Remove and serve immediately.

Feb 7 -Mon -National Fettuccine Alfredo Day (Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo)

Ingredients:

  • Fettuccini Pasta
  • Alfredo Sauce
  • Chicken
  • Frozen Broccoli

Directions:

  1. Season Chicken
  2. Bake Chicken 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Boil Pasta for 10 minutes
  4. Add Alfredo Sauce to pasta
  5. Shred chicken and add to pasta.
  6. Broccoli bag in microwave for 5 minutes then add to pasta.

Feb 8 -Tues -National Potato Lover’s Day (Waffle Mashed Potatoes) 

I used this waffle mashed potatoes recipe from the Just A Taste blog.

Feb 9 -Wed -National Pizza Day (Pepperoni Roll)

Ingredients:

  • Rhodes Frozen White Bread
  • Olive Oil
  • Pepperoni
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Parsley
  • Oregano
  • Garlic Salt
  • Butter
  • Margarine Sauce

Directions:

  1. Set a loaf of the frozen bread on a bread pan loosely covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for 4-7 hours to rise.
  2. Roll out to 12×12 square and spread olive oil over it.
  3. Lay out the pepperoni and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  4. Top with seasonings.
  5. Roll up carefully and cut in half.  Place both halves on a greased baking pan.
  6. Coat with melted butter and parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes then slice.
  9. Dip in marinara sauce while eating.

Feb 10 -Thurs -National “Have a Brownie” Day (Waffle Brownies)

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 10 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2/3 cups mini chocolate chips
  • Toppings: vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat a Belgium waffle maker.  In a large bowl mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Melt the butter and set aside to cool a little.
  2. Beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and water in a small bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the dry mixture, then quickly mix in the melted butter. Finally stir in the chocolate chips.
  3. Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour one-third of the batter into the waffle iron, close and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Lift the lid to check the waffle. It should be fully formed, but soft to the touch. Carefully turn the waffle iron to flip the waffle out. The moment it starts cooling, it will crisp up. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  4. Serve as-is, with powdered sugar on top, or “a la mode” with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce!

Feb 11 -Fri -National Peppermint Patty Day

I used mini peppermint patties in the kids lunch boxes!  My son also took a bag to share with his class.

Feb 12 -Sat

Feb 13 -Sun -National “Italian Food” Day (Baked Spaghetti Pie & Meatballs)

Ingredients:

  • 1 package spaghetti
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Cook and drain spaghetti noodles.
  3. In a separate pan, brown and drain ground beef.
  4. Add spaghetti sauce and warm through.
  5. Spray a pie dish or casserole dish with cooking spray, then add spaghetti noodles.
  6. Top with sauce and ground beef mixture.
  7. Top with cheese.
  8. Place in oven for around 10 minutes or until cheese is brown on top.
  9. Serve with garlic bread and salad.

Feb 14 -Mon -National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day (Valentines)

We get the kids a small chocolate heart box for Valentine’s Day each year.

Feb 15 -Tues -National Gum Drop Day

Gave the Kids Gum Drops in their lunch today with a note that said, “Happy Gum Drop Day”!

Feb 16 -Wed -National Almond Day (candied almonds)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups raw almonds
  • 2 Tablespoons water

Directions:

  1. Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Whisk the egg white and vanilla.
  3. Place the almonds in the egg mixture and stir them until they are all coated.
  4. Combine the sugars, cinnamon, and the salt large bowl.
  5. Add almonds to  the sugar mixture.
  6. Stir very well, until the almonds are coated.
  7. Add to the crock pot.
  8. Cook on low for 3 1/2 hours with the lid on, stirring every 20 minutes.
  9. After cooking, pour in the water and stir well, to make a crunchy outside.
  10. Leave in the crock pot for an additional 30 minutes.
  11. Line a baking sheet, with wax paper, then single layer the nuts so that they do not all clump together.
  12. Let stand for 20 minutes, then enjoy.

Feb 17 -Thurs

Feb 18 -Fri

Feb 19 -Sat -National Chocolate Mint Day (Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies)

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 12-14 drops green food coloring
  • 2 large eggs
  • 21/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 6 ounces Andes mint chocolates , chopped

Directions:

  1. Add the butter and sugar to your stand mixer on medium high speed until light and fluffy then add in the extract, food coloring and eggs one at a time until fully combined.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt then add it into the stand mixer on low speed until just combined before folding in the mint chocolate and chocolate chips with a spatula.
  3. Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes before baking.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 8-10 minutes in rounded tablespoon sized scoops (makes 48 cookies).

Feb 20 -Sun -National Muffin Day (Cinnamon Roll Muffins)

I used this cinnamon roll muffin recipe from the Create Yum blog.

Feb 21 -Mon -National Biscuits and Gravy Day

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. breakfast sausage
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 1/3 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ Cups milk
  • 1 teas. Pepper
  • ½ teas. Salt
  • ¼ teas. Garlic powder
  • 1/8 teas. Paprika
  • 2 can biscuits

Directions:

  1. Brown the sausage in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add butter and stir until melted.
  3. Sprinkle flour and stir for 1 min.
  4. Pour 1 cup of milk to prevent lumps.  Slowly stir in the rest of the milk.
  5. Simmer until gravy thickens about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add the spices.
  7. Serve over biscuits.

Feb 22 -Tues -National Cherry Pie Day (Cherry Cheese Pie)

Ingredients:

  • 1 Graham Crust
  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 tea. Vanilla
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling

Directions:

  1. Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  2. Bean in the milk until smooth.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla.
  4. Pour into pie crust and chill for 3 hours.
  5. Top with cherries and refrigerate.

Feb 23 -Wed -National Banana Bread Day

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cups butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 overripe bananas
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 ½ tea. Baking soda
  • ½ tea salt
  • 1 tea. vanilla

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix the eggs, butter, and brown sugar.
  3. Mash in the bananas.
  4. Blend in flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla.
  5. Lightly grease 2 bread pans.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Feb 24 -Thurs -National Tortilla Chip Day (Mexican Cheese Dip)

We tried this Mexican Cheese Dip to eat with our tortilla chips from the Jen Around the World blog.

Feb 25 -Fri -National Chocolate Covered Nut Day (Peanut Clusters)

Ingredients:

  • 1 (14 ounce bag) semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (10 ounce bag) peanut butter chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
  • 1 16 oz. Jar salted or unsalted peanuts

Directions:

  1. Place chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and coconut oil in covered crockpot on low. Place a layer paper towels right under the lid. 
  2. Stir every 20 minutes until melted.
  3. Once melted stir in peanuts. 
  4. Drop by rounded spoonfuls on wax paper covered cookie sheets.
  5. Allow to set in refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

Feb 26 -Sat

Feb 27 -Sun -National Chili Day

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. Ground Beef
  • 1 chili brick
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • 1 can light red kidney beans
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • Shredded Cheddar
  • Oyster Crackers

Directions:

  1. Brown and drain beef.
  2. Pour soup, beans and water into a large pot on medium heat.
  3. Add the chili brick and beef.
  4. Bring to a boil and stir for 5 minutes.
  5. Lower heat and simmer for 30+ minutes.
  6. Serve with shredded cheese and crackers.

Feb 28 -Mon -National Chocolate Soufflé Day (Chocolate Soufflé)

I tried to make this soufflé from the Seasons and Suppers blog.

Feb 29 -National Frog Legs Day