Author Archives: Vanalee

½ cups butter, softened1 ¼ cups white granulated sugar1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar1 tablespoon vanilla2 eggs4 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda½ teaspoon salt24 ounces chocolate chips Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, vanilla … Continue reading →

I found this easy and yummy recipe on the A Bountiful Kitchen website and I am going to put the link here so I will not forget about them. It makes about 3 big waffles in my Belgium waffle maker. … Continue reading →

Homemade cranberry sauce is so easy and so much better than from a can. This recipe is from my Tokyo friend, Becky Budge.Ingredients- 1-12oz bag of fresh cranberries 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 1 cup orange juice 1 cup … Continue reading →

1/4 cup sugar or lightly packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon light (regular) soy sauce 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar or cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

I have been following the A Bountiful Kitchen site for a long time and Si Foster has some really great recipes that I use often. My new favorite is her pie crust. I have found that if I don’t post … Continue reading →