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Alicia here, and I'm back with another American recipe. This time, a controversial one. Have you ever seen those lists of American foods, that the rest of the world doesn't understand or thinks is weird? Biscuits and Gravy is always on those lists. It's terrible because this classic American breakfast is super delicious. My father and my husband both claim it as their favorite. I hope you will enjoy this family favorite breakfast too!
Biscuits and Gravy
The foundation of great biscuits and gravy is a great biscuit. My mom always makes these biscuits from scratch and they're always delicious. Plus they are easily made vegan by subbing in almond milk for regular milk. These are always crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside.They're the perfect base for her country gravy. Don't confuse American biscuits with British biscuits which are more like American cookies. American biscuits are more like scones, only more delicious.
My mom got her recipe from her Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, which was a wedding gift. I have a newer version of this classic cookbook and noticed some of the recipes are different (actually many of them). But she still uses this old classic so we share it with you here. If you don't have this recipe book in your own kitchen, you're missing out! We love it. When I was browsing the bookstore and found it on sale I had to buy it because I knew it was a well loved recipe book of my mother. A new version is coming out this year which you can preorder on Amazon.
To top your biscuits you need country gravy, which is thicker and creamier than brown gravy. My mom has been making this gravy for as long as I can remember and it's so delicious. And it's pretty easy too. So stay away from the country gravy packets in stores and make your own gravy, trust me! My mom's is not as white as the gravy packet kind, and that's because it uses the bits from the pan where you cooked the bacon and sausage. A cast iron pan is perfect for this because it helps to develop a great flavor.
I recently bought one because I have so many recipes that call for a pan that can go from the stove top to the oven. I'm so excited to use it and make my delicious recipes. Amazon still has a lot ofgreat deals on cast iron pans, so if you're thinking about getting one, now's the time! 
On the side you can, of course, enjoy the bacon and sausage used to make the gravy. Add some eggs and orange juice, and you've got a complete and very filling American breakfast.
And if you're still on the fence about this great breakfast, remember what Daniel Tiger always says..."You got to try new foods because they might taste good!" 
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Today is officially "Waffle Iron Day." But, who can talk about waffle irons without talking about waffles? I mean, that little crispness on the outside and the fluffy goodness on the inside, all topped with your favorite toppings of fruit, syrup, butter, ice cream and myriads of other topping ideas. And, the nice thing about waffles is the way they hold the syrup on every bite!
For Christmas, Maddy received this adorable Mickey Mouse Waffle Iron! The perfect gift for a Disney lover! Since we are planning a family reunion in Disneyland, she is planning to bake everyone Mickey waffles to keep that Disney theme going!
 
Of course, she has tried it out on her nieces and nephews already and made them this delicious vegan waffle recipe! These really are so good! And vegan! Who knew?
When my husband and I were first married, we received a stove top Belgium Waffle Iron (similar to this one) than we used for years. Finally one year, Lindsey bought me an electric one (similar here) that I have used ever since. I don't even know what I have done with my stove top one, which is kind of sad because it did make really thick and fluffy Belgium Waffles! But, my electric one does a great job as well (and is quicker and easier).
Of course, I love lots of fun toppings! Here is what I made to show you on this post, blueberries and whipped cream! Yum! All on top of a great and super simple waffle recipe.
Lindsey loves pumpkin pie spice everything, so her fave choice was a no brainer! And, Alicia reminds us that you don't always have to go super sweet with waffles, she loves chicken and waffles! If you are in the mood for waffles now, or at least some pancakes, you may be interested in some of our past posts! Chunky Apple Pancakes with Creamy Red Hot Syrup! Lemon Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup Peach Pancakes with Warm Peach Syrup Sprouted Wheat Kernel Blender Waffles
How do you like your waffles? Maybe this weekend will be a great time to enjoy them.
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There is just something about these mornings during the holidays that put me in the mood for something warm and tasty for breakfast that has just the right sweetness and is comforting and delicious. This morning I have the perfect recipe to check off all of those breakfast wants: Cranberry, Banana Orange Muffins and/or Mini Loaves.
I had some fresh cranberries and ripe bananas that I needed to use and this recipe just came to me and seemed like the perfect solution. I am so pleased with how they turned out because I haven't baked with fresh cranberries very much and I got a little worried when Madalynn asked me (as I was mixing them into my batter) if I had ever eaten a cranberry whole and fresh. I replied that I hadn't and she said that she had and that they were gross. She told me that I should try one! I said that now that I knew they were gross, I didn't want to try one. So, I wondered if they would be gross in the muffins. Guess what! They aren't gross at all! The combination of the banana and orange with the tang of the cranberries is just perfect! And, the muffins are light and fluffy, not heavy at all. There is just the right amount of sweetness. I ate a warm one, I will let you know later how they taste when they are cool.
I had enough batter to make a dozen muffins and 2 mini loaves.
I think that those mini loaves will look great on a give away platter! They are so cute and just big enough to share with someone. You can order it from our affiliate partner Amazon here.
I picked up those cute muffin cups somewhere last year and forgot to use them until this year. I love how they make my muffins stand up so tall and perky! Here are some similar ones in many designs, and here are some jumbo ones!
Now, on to the recipe!
When you unwrap them from their casings, they look so cute!
As you can see, I drizzled a glaze on them while they were still warm.
Light and fluffy! A perfect bake!
The cranberries were literally bursting with flavor!
I think a cup of Hot Cocoa Bomb would be just the thing to go with one of these muffins!
I hope you give them a try, you won't be disappointed! PS-Madalynn didn't find the cranberries in the muffins gross. She gobbled down most of my muffin! PPS- I just ate a cold one and it was still so delicious. Moist with cranberry surprises, the hint of banana and orange that don't over power. You will love these! And, on another topic, Have you seen the great buys on Kindle Fires on Amazon? I might have to get one for myself this year! (jk) (hint) |
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Helen Reynolds: Mother of six children , grandmother to nearly nine and counting! I love to cook, craft and create things and I especially love doing that with my family, So, when my lawyer daughter, Lindsey, and my artist daughter, Madalynn, and I came up with the idea of Hot Cocoa Bombs, this blog was born. Read more about us here! 
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