Sweet potatoes, cranberries, potatoes, sage, pumpkin, squash, stuffing, pies, casseroles, biscuits, rolls......
What does this remind you of? Thanksgiving ofcourse! - a time for remembering, cherishing and being thankful for all the wonderful things one has been blessed with. It 24th November this year and am sure those who are in US have already started preparing elaborative menus, ready to cook up a storm for their loved ones. I have many friends who eagerly wait for this special time of the year to cook, eat & just relax and gain a few extra pounds by the end of it. ;-)
Oh, and there is also 'Black Friday', which is the very next day of Thanksgiving and that is when many retailers race to advertise their deals, open until wee-hours and backslash the prices on most of their products. For past couple of years, due to recession, the mojo to shop for stuff for many has decreased dramatically. I hope it is better this year!...
Planning and making a Thanksgiving dinner is always fun. There are loads of delicious recipes that can be done apart from roasting a turkey. How about go vegetarian for one year. :-) Here is a simple recipe for Rosemary Cheese Biscuits which are perfect for any occassion. Make them and watch how they disappear from the table within minutes. Enjoy..
Adapted from Food and Whine
Makes 6 biscuits (This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.)
Ingredients needed:
1 cup all purpose flour (maida)
1/2 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt (adjust if the butter or cheese is salted)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
6 tbsp cold butter
1 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tbsp dried rosemary
1/2 tbsp dried basil
Topping: 1 tbsp melted butter + 1/4 tbsp garlic powder (optional) + finely chopped fresh coriander
6. Meanwhile, melt butter and add garlic powder (avoid it if you don't want it to be garlick-y) and fresh coriander. Once the biscuits are out of oven, using a brush spread the garlic butter on their tops.
Serve as-is or as an accompaniment to any soup....
A special mention about the biscuit-tasters of the day - Pooja, Satish and Vissu (my dear colleagues at office). They loved them and am sure you will too..!
until next time,
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What does this remind you of? Thanksgiving ofcourse! - a time for remembering, cherishing and being thankful for all the wonderful things one has been blessed with. It 24th November this year and am sure those who are in US have already started preparing elaborative menus, ready to cook up a storm for their loved ones. I have many friends who eagerly wait for this special time of the year to cook, eat & just relax and gain a few extra pounds by the end of it. ;-)
Oh, and there is also 'Black Friday', which is the very next day of Thanksgiving and that is when many retailers race to advertise their deals, open until wee-hours and backslash the prices on most of their products. For past couple of years, due to recession, the mojo to shop for stuff for many has decreased dramatically. I hope it is better this year!...
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| Ingredients List. |
Rosemary Cheese Biscuits
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| Tastes best when served warm with some soup (or) just as-is. |
Makes 6 biscuits (This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.)
Ingredients needed:
1 cup all purpose flour (maida)
1/2 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt (adjust if the butter or cheese is salted)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
6 tbsp cold butter
1 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tbsp dried rosemary
1/2 tbsp dried basil
Topping: 1 tbsp melted butter + 1/4 tbsp garlic powder (optional) + finely chopped fresh coriander
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| Simple Ingredients. Easy to Make Recipe. |
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven for 200 C/ 400 F
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and garlic powder. Whisk. Add chunks of cold butter. Using fingers or fork, mix the ingredients until it is coarse and pea-sized.
3. Add canola oil, cheese, rosemary and basil. Now, slowly add milk and stir everything together until the dough is moistened, no longer dry or powdery.
4. Drop 1/4 cup portions using large spoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet (or) on silpat sheet directly.
5. Bake for 15-20 mins, until bottoms are lightly browned. Note: the top will still be white.
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| Once out of the oven, brush with melted butter. Simply love it! |
Serve as-is or as an accompaniment to any soup....
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| Wanna grab one? |
A special mention about the biscuit-tasters of the day - Pooja, Satish and Vissu (my dear colleagues at office). They loved them and am sure you will too..!
until next time,
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