Author Archives: Vanalee

The Best Biscuits

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Vanalee

I did a Google search for the best biscuits and I found this recipe on at momontimeout.com I am not convinced that they are the best, yet. They are really good. Mine did not bake up as high as her photos … Continue reading →

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The BEST Sugar Cookies

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Vanalee

At Christmas time I decided to make several different sugar cookie recipes in a quest to find my favorite. Kristina recommended this recipe   Sally’s Baking Addiction has a lot of great recipes you should check out. The thing I love … Continue reading →

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Peanut Sauce

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Vanalee

This peanut sauce is so delicious on Asian style salads, chicken or eaten out of the jar with a spoon. I don’t always have everything called for, but no matter what combination of ingredients I use it is always so … Continue reading →

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Cherry Pie Jello

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Vanalee

Ingredients- 1 large 6 oz box cherry Jello 2 cups boiling water 1- 21 oz can cherry pie filling 1- 20 oz can crushed pineapple (not drained) 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup milk 1 small 3.4 oz box instant … Continue reading →

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Texas Sheet Cake

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Vanalee

I thought a search for the perfect Texas sheet cake would be easy. Not so! There are a million recipes out there. I combined a few and this is what I made yesterday. I think it’s still a work in … Continue reading →

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Curried Chickpea Sandwich

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Vanalee

Makes: 4 sandwiches Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 5 min Two 15 ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1 medium celery rib, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh leaf parsley 1/2 cup vegan or standard mayonnaise … Continue reading →

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Mel’s 5 Minute Hot Fudge Sauce

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Vanalee

Mel’s Kitchen Cafe has great recipes that I use all the time. This hot fudge sauce has three variations and sounds wonderful. Normally, I don’t put a recipe here. I just put the link. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be … Continue reading →

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Brian’s Chocolate Cake

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Vanalee

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 2 cups granulated white sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk or substitute by putting 1 tbsp white vinegar in … Continue reading →

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Bountiful White Cake

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Vanalee

One of my favorite recipe websites is A Bountiful Kitchen. Today while searching for recipes for mini cupcakes I found this white cake recipe. The reviewers rave about it. The perfect white cake from scratch has eluded me. I hope to … Continue reading →

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Celebration Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Vanalee

For the cupcakes: 1 cup granulated white sugar ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted ¾ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 egg, room temperature ½ … Continue reading →

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