Crunchy choc chip peanut butter biscuits

Baking has never been this easy!
The holy grail of biscuit recipes
I pride myself on my ability to make good food and yummy treats, however every now and then my baking is a colossal FAIL!
Last year I attempted to bake vanilla biscuits, after seeing and tasting the end result I swore to never make biscuits again. needless to say it looked and tasted really bad.
I LIED! I remembered reading a blog post by Samatha Beuvers (PR Professional) regarding tips on being successful in Public Relations.  

Tips:

1. Do not be afraid to try something newYou might not master it the first time, and that’s okay. Even your failures serve as useful learning experiences. Press on, try again and ask for help when you need it.

2. Before beginning an assignment, be aware of the various components, the interplay between those elements and the necessary individuals to get the job done                                                       A successful product is completed only when all the “ingredients” come together harmoniously. With every project, it’s important to visualize the end result, be a contributing member of the team and bring your best efforts to the table.

3. Never assume that you know somethingNo matter how many times you have done something before or how certain you are that you already know the answer, check your sources. 

4. Know your limits, and exercise creativity within them
You can be precise and professional without being boring. Creativity is a craft. It not only helps develop your personal brand, but can also be tailored to give each client a particular voice.

5. Be precise, check, and double check I apply the above in my baking and in my career.
These biscuits are the the perfect consistency -not too cakey or soft, crisp on the outside and medium soft on the inside.

Ingredients

1.5 cup peanut butter1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup butter1.5 cup flour1 tsp baking powder1 egg3 tbs choc chips (or crushed nuts)

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°2. Mix peanut butter, butter, sugar and choc chips with a mixer3. Add the egg and mix4. Sift flour and baking powder5. Add peanut butter mixture to the flour mixture6. Spoon dough onto a baking tray 3cm apart7. Flatten dough with a fork (optional)

Stuffed Butternut

Butternut stuffed with mince beef, topped with cheddar cheese and crumbed feta

This Butternut recipe has very simple and affordable ingredients, that create a delecious dish. I love butternut and this recipe is a personal favourite.

Ingredients

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded

2 tbsp olive oil

300g pack minced beef

1/2 onion, finely diced

1 tomato, peeled and grated

1 tbsp tomato purée

1 tbsp mince spice

1 tsp garlic, crushed

1 tsp ginger, crushed

100g cheddar cheese, grated

50g  feta, crumbled

parsley (optional) 

 

Method

Microwave butternut until thoughly cooked +- 15 min

 

Sautee onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, mince and spices +- 15 min. Add 50ml of water, cover and let it simmer for 10min.

 

Fill the butternut with the minced beef, spinkle with cheese and feta. Grill until bubbling.

 

Serves 4

Cooking time

Prep:  10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Ready in 40 minutes

Pita bread served with chicken and salad

Pita bread - what's not to love?

Ingredients

 4 Pita breads, cut in half

2 tbsp Olive oil

2 whole chicken breasts, cut in strips          

1 tbsp crushed garlic                                            
1 tsp dried basil                                                   
1 tsp chicken spice                                              
1 tsp dried or fresh parsley

Green Salad

Lettuce                                                                 
Tomato                                                        
Cucumber                                                              
Blue cheese sauce (optional)

Method

 

Cook chicken with olive oil, garlic, basil, chicken spice and fresh parsley  until chicken loses its pink colour.

Spoon chicken into pita bread halves

Add salad
 

Serves 4

 

 

 

French toast served with banana, syrup and blueberries

Always in a rush and always late, that pretty much sums up the story of my life. I'm a picky eater and I can't stand the taste of milk or yogurt. Skipping breakfast always seemed like the better option until I was diagnosed with chronic headaches (FUN) and the doctor forbid me to skip meals. I was forced to think out of the box and throw together something quick and delicious. 

 

This is one of my favorite breakfast ideas.

The different flavours blew my mind. 

Life changing french toast. 

Ingredients

2 eggs 

4 slices of bread 

pinch of salt 

pinch of pepper 

syrup 

blueberries 

banana

Method

Beat egg, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.

Dip bread in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.

Cook bread slices on lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat until browned on both sides.

pour over syrup, add blueberries and banana 

About the blog

Gourmet on a budget is a food blog for students/over worked and under paid individuals who want to live the lifestyle of the "rich and famous", while earning minimum wage.

The blog showcases my gourmet dishes, made to feed/impress my constantly famished boyfriend.

All these dishes are my own creations and feature ingredients and products that can be found in all stores.

About Me (In a nut-shell)

My name is Tammy Joseph, short for Tamryn-lee Donna -Verde Joseph (My parents do love me). By day(and let's face it, most of the night) I'm a 4th year Btech Public Relations student. I love PR and everything it entails. The best part of my life is my boyfriend, Hilmar. The second best are my kittens,family food,rugby and politics (In no specific order).I’m a skeptic, a creative, and a follower of Jesus, figuring out this journey of faith one step at a time.