Buttery Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

2 C. Flour
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Salt
2 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 C. butter, softened
3/4 C. Buttermilk

Directions

Mix together dry ingredients. Add butter and cut into flour mixture until it forms small pieces. Add buttermilk and mix just until moistened. Turn out onto floured surface and roll until 1/2" thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out individual biscuits. Re-mixing and re-rolling until dough is gone. Place biscuits onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.

Shrimp and Grits

Not being a fan of grits I was very hesitant to try this, but I was convinced to try it and it has become my "go-to" comfort food.
Shrimp - bacon - excessive amounts of cheese. What's not to like??

Ingredients

6 Strips of Bacon
1/2 lb. medium sized Shrimp
2 C. Polenta
2 C. Cheddar Cheese
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

2-3 Cloves Garlic, minced

2-3 Tbs. Cumin

1/2 C. Butter

1-2 Green onions, chopped

Directions

Cook bacon until crisp. Drain and chop into small pieces and set aside. Cook polenta according to package directions. Meanwhile, season peeled and de-veined with salt, pepper and cumin. Melt butter in a sautee pan, add minced garlic and seasoned shrimp. Sautee just until cooked through. Remove from heat. Once Polenta has finished cooking, stir in cheddar cheese until mixed in. 

To serve, place a bed of polenta on plate, top with shrimp, bacon and green onion. Enjoy!

Who says grit is just something you clean from between your toes after a day at the beach?