Spicy Stewed Beef with Creamy Cheddar Grits

Maybe it’s because I am been feeling a bit run down recently, but I have been listening to a lot of country music, trying to feel connected back to my roots.  With this it got me researching a lot of southern comfort food recipes.  We all know the classic shrimp and grits (which I LOVE), but I came across this beef and grits recipe and was so intrigued by the combination of tastes that I knew I needed to make it.  With a long Memorial Day weekend ahead, I knew it was the perfect time to relax, disconnect and do some good home cookin’.

Now, I will say that you need to be a lover of spice because this is definitely spicy!  But the balance of the creamy cheddar grits and the spicy beef is pretty great! Enjoy!

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Southern girl, southern biscuits…do I need to say more?  I set out to try and master the art of making classic southern biscuits and this was my first try.  I think they turned out pretty darn good, but I definitely need to keep practicing.  I have learned the key is in how cold you keep the butter and dough (along with the fact that I really need a rolling pin as I don’t have one – crazy!) as well as how many layers you make (this creates the flakeyness).  I paired these up with two things…honey butter (put a little elbow grease in and mix some butter and honey – so good!) and blackberry jam.  I think I could eat biscuits everyday…did I say I was from the south?!?

Southern Peach Cobbler

Okay, so I have been on a peach-kick lately, but can you blame me?  A few weeks ago I was thinking through what types of recipes I would want to try and share and it got me thinking…I am someone who loves to cook, I am from the south, and even more specifically the Peach State.  To me, 1 + 1 + 1 = Southern Peach Cobbler.  I figured a cook with southern roots should know how to make a damn good peach cobbler.  So I set out to find a recipe. After reading a lot online and watching videos on how to make a perfect fluffy yet golden crisp batter I found a recipe that sounded like a winner….and it was!  The only improvement recommendation  I have is that I think you should make a little more of the batter than it has below (it tastes so good you will want a little more!).