Sourdough Biscuits

1 1/2 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
1 cup starter

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in butter, add starter and mix. Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead until satiny. Roll 1/2 inch thick; cut with floured 2 1/2 inch cutter. Place on a well greased pan. Brush with melted butter, let rise 1 hour in warm place. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes.

Slow Cooked Corn Chowder

2 1/2 cups milk
1 can cream-style corn
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 3/4 cups frozen corn
1 cup frozen shredded has brown potatoes
1 cup cubed fully cooked hap
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp dried parsley flakes
salt and pepper to taste

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

Slow and Easy Chili

1/2 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 lb pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can chili beans, undrained
1 can tomato soup
1 large onion, chopped
2 envelopes chili seasoning

Shredded cheese optional

In a slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until thickened and heated through stirring occasionally. Serve hot with cheese.

Flavorful Beef in Gravy

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 lbs beef stew meat
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 can golden mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 1/3 cups milk
1 envelope onion soup mix

Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes

Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add beef and toss to coat. In a skillet, brown beef in oil. Transfer beef to a 5 qt. slow cooker. Stir in the soups, milk and soup mix. Cover and cook on low for 708 hours. Serve with noodles or potatoes.

Chocolate Pudding Cake

1 package chocolate cake mix
1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups sour cream
4 eggs
1 cup water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chocolate chips
Optional: ice cream or whipped cream

In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a 5 qt. slow cooker that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream.

Good Night Waffles

1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 Tbsp sugar
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
2 cups whole milk, warmed
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp salt
2 cups flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp baking soda

The night before combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, until foamy. Stir in the warm milk, melted butter, and salt. Beat in the flour until smooth (this may be done using a hand mixer on low speed).

Wrap bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand overnight on the countertop; do not refrigerate.

Pre-heat waffle iron on setting 4.

While the waffle iron is heating, stir the eggs, vanilla, and soda into the batter.

Cook and serve.

Smoothies

Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie
8 oz. skim milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
2 Tbsp sugar-free strawberry gelatin
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Orange Vanilla Twist
8 oz. skim milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
2 Tbsp sugar-free orange gelatin
1 tsp vanilla extract
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Chocolate Peanut Butter
8 oz. skim milk
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 Tbsp peanut butter
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