Tasty Tuesday

I made these biscuits the other night for dinner. They taste better than the bisquick variety. There were light and fluffy and really good, make a double batch because you will eat them all!

Garlic Cheese Biscuits

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar and 1/8- 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender.
3. Mix milk and then cheese into mixture with a wooden spoon.
4. Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes.
6. Mix melted butter and 1/8 teaspoons garlic powder together and brush on warm biscuits as soon as you remove them from the oven.

Ryan and I had these one Friday night after the kids were in bed. Soooo good! He grilled boneless NY strip steaks. Gotta love Pioneer Woman!

Grilled Steak with Onion-Blue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 whole Ribeye Steaks
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• Salt
• Pepper
• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 whole Very Large Yellow Onion, Sliced
• 1 cup Heavy Cream ****I used half and half****
  
• ½ cups Crumbled Blue Cheese

Preparation Instructions

Salt and pepper both sides of the steaks. Grill in 2 tablespoons butter until medium rare.

Saute onions in 4 tablespoons butter over high heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until dark and caramelized. Reduce heat to simmer and pour in cream. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Stir in blue cheese until melted. Serve steaks on generous portion of sauce.

Here's a quick coffee drink that tastes a lot like the bottled frappuccinos, for a whole lot less. I like to take one with me to work in the afternoon.

Mason Jar Frappuccino

• ¾ cups Brewed Strong Coffee, Room Temperature
• ¾ cups Milk
• 1 package Sweetener, A Single Serve Packet, Your Choice
• 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Syrup
• 2 Tablespoons Liquid Coffee Creamer, Your Flavor Of Choice
• 3 whole Ice Cubes

In a 16 oz. Mason jar, put all your ingredients followed with the ice cubes. Put the lid and ring on and shake, shake, shake!