Orange Biscuits

Someone asked about those biscuits in the picture so I figured I would hunt down the recipe and put it on here because yeah, they looks really good.

Grapefruit Biscuits (or Orange)

ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon finely grated pink grapefruit zest
1 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
Milk, for brushing
directions
Preheat the oven to 425°. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a large bowl. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
In a small bowl, rub 1 tablespoon of the sugar with the grapefruit zest until the sugar is deep pink color. Add the grapefruit juice to the sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the grapefruit juice into the mixture in the large bowl and stir just until the biscuit dough comes together.
Scrape the biscuit dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead 2 or 3 times until smooth. Roll out the dough to a 1/2-inch-thick square. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares and transfer to a large baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake the grapefruit biscuits for 15 minutes, or until they have risen and are browned on the bottom. Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving.
MAKE AHEAD The biscuits can be baked early in the day and stored at room temperature. Reheat in a 350° oven before serving.
Recipe by Marcia Kiesel

I got the photo from THIS blog and they made them with oranges and sprinkled cinnamon sugar on them. I'll have to try them sometime soon.

Pasta Salad

This is the first thing I've cooked since being invited to share...
It's pretty simple:
Cooked pasta - drained and rinsed in cold water
Mayo/Miracle Whip depending on your preference
1 can of tuna
Cucumber ranch dressing (the key ingredient)
Lemon pepper

That's it. You can eat it right away but it's better if it's been in the refrigerator for a while to chill it and blend the flavors. If you do refrigerate it you may need to add a little more dressing if it gets too dry.

Sharon's Syrup

My tummy is full and happy. I finally made this delicious syrup that my sister Sharon makes. I heard years ago how good it was and it's taken me this long to finally try it. It calls for buttermilk that I never buy. I got some to make Ranch Dressing which I'm going to start doing more often. I made the syrup yesterday and have been trying to think of what else it would be good on, this morning I saw a banana and viola. You all need to try this at home.

Sharon's Syrup

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
Boil
Remove from heat then add
1 teaspoon soda (Be sure kettle is large as it foams up high1 teaspoon mapleine or vanilla

That's it, it was really simple and so yummy. I used vanilla and think it's probably best. The syrup is kind of a caramely butterscotch flavor. You'll be addicted.


*This was a post I made in May and I keep making this stuff and feel guilty every time and wonder why I can't loose this baby weight, thanks a lot Sharon.

Spam, Spam, Spam, Potatoes & Spam

Your blog inspired me to make one of Avarie's classic Stevenson favorites for dinner. The classic Spam and Potatoes. You all know I don't cook, so any hot meal is a treat around here. This past year when I've made this classic I've actually used dehydrated hash browns. Tonight I had REAL potatoes.

1. Shred potatoes. I used 6 for a big skillet.

2. Heat some oil in the bottom of the skillet and throw the shredded potatoes in.

3. Add a can of spam, cubed.

4. Heat and stir occasionally until done.

That's about as complicated as it gets around here. Yum!

Link It!

If you feel like making a fancy link from your blog to this one you can copy this picture and then add it to your sidebar as a picture with a link. If that doesn't make sense just ask me and I'll explain it in more detail. Cheers!

Welcome to Oranges and Biscuits Food Blog

I thought it would be fun to start a family food blog, and what better name than our families "favorite" dish. I considered 'Bread and Milk' or my actually family favorite that I only make when Ryan is out of town, 'Pears with Cheddar Cheese'.
I know we have all become really good cooks and have lots of recipes to share so why not share them with each other. So next time you make your signature dish or discover a new favorite, before or after you dish it up, grab your camera and take a quick pic and post the recipe while it's in the oven or while your kids or husband are doing the dishes, yeah right.
I'm excited to see what everyone has to add to this site. Feel free to add your own commentary to make it fun.
Check out this fun cooking blog for a little inspiration or to discover a new favorite. http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/recipe-file/ (Sharon, the Roasted Ricotta Roma Tomatoes made me think of you and I'm dying to try them.