My mom decided she wanted to have a blast from the past this weekend and make a dish she has loved for years, chocolate gravy and biscuits.

The twist on the classic southern comfort dish is an interesting one for sure.

Where there would be salty gravy paired with the buttered biscuits, this recipe flips it on its head and adds a sweet component with the gravy.

I will admit, I had never really heard of this before, but she was confident in her recipe and I trusted her. She was right!

The buttery, flaky biscuits paired with the sweet smooth gravy was an experience I have not had before.

I love classic pan gravy, which is made with flour, and biscuits. I have enjoyed this dish many times throughout the years and don’t plan to stop anytime soon.

But I was hesitant about this one.

I saw how much she and my brothers were enjoying it though, and it swayed me. I decided to pass the point of no return.

I will say, I still prefer the pan gravy, but that is more a matter of habit than a reflection of the dish.

I would also add that homemade biscuits are always the way to go.

There really is no substitute for a good homemade biscuit, or if there is, I haven’t found it yet.

Granted, you will spend some extra time making the doughy treats, but it is worth it in the end.

That is not to say that frozen biscuits should be cast away, never to be spoken of again. They are good for what they are and can definitely make a serviceable accompaniment to a meal.

They are especially useful when time is limited, such as preparing a meal after work and/or school.

If you prefer frozen biscuits, then by all means use them! That is the beauty of cooking, there is no one way to do things. As long as you are happy and enjoy the product of your labors, then it has been a successful venture as far as I am concerned.

CHOCOLATE GRAVY

4 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup sugar
2 cups milk

■ Mix sugar, flour and cocoa in a large skillet.
■ Add the milk and cook on medium heat, whisking continuously, until thick.

HOMEMADE BISCUITS
2 cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon salt

■ Work the shortening into the flour until it forms crumbs.
■ Add the buttermilk and stir until it makes a solid dough ball.
■ Pinch or cut dough into desired size and shape.
■ Place biscuits in a greased pan.
■ Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.