More comfort

Foods that stick to your tummy make you feel full, and in the end, content. I'm not the type of person who regrets eating a good meal because it'll increase the number on the scale by a few pounds. I say it was worth it and increase the number of minutes on the treadmill the next day.

Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients:
2 cups flours
3 tbs. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 cup buttermilk, chilled
1/2 cup shortening

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees [F].
Mix dry ingredients. Rub shortening into dry mixture using your fingers until the mixture resembles crumbs. Make a well in the center of your bowl and pour buttermilk. Stir until dough comes together (will be sticky).
On a floured surface, fold dough over 5-6 times.Gently pat dough out to 1/2 inch-1 inch thickness, Cut out 2-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter or a homemade version (I recycled a washed aluminum can). Place on a baking sheet so that they are slightly touching. Brush tops with melted butter or cream to add a glossy finish.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Fried Chicken Strips

I marinaded some chicken breasts cut into strips in buttermilk overnight. The following day I drained the excess buttermilk and coated the wet chicken with seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika). I dipped the chicken in a dry mixture of flour and plain bread crumbs (equal parts). Be careful when frying in hot oil because any bit of water that comes in contact with sizzling oil will cause harmful splashes! These strips take only but a few minutes to cook on each side so you can eat them almost right away.