Category Archives: Comfort Food

Buttermilk Biscuits

I found this biscuit recipe on Food 52 and am posting it here so that I can find it again when I am ready to try baking these. Ingredients- 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, frozen, plus more, for the … Continue reading

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Japanese Curry

I met my friend Rachel when we lived in Tokyo. Actually, we met her husband Nate first. It was our first Sunday in Tokyo and it was Nate’s, too. A senior missionary couple, the Snow’s, invited us all for dinner. … Continue reading

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DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 26 Ingredients- 1/2 pound butter, slightly softened 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup rolled … Continue reading

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Fanny Farmer’s Raised Waffles

Makes 8-10 waffles 8-10 waffles. 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast or 1 1/2 teaspoons 2 cups milk, warmed 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Add … Continue reading

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The Best Biscuits

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

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

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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Texas Sheet Cake

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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Bountiful White Cake

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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Chocolate Marshmallow Texas Sheet Cake

A few months ago Sister Tucker made a version of this for our Pathway class. It was so good. I thanked her and said, “It tastes like home.” She told me that was the best compliment. Makes 24-30 pieces 1 … Continue reading

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