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Subarashi Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on June 26, 2023 by 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 →

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My Best Apple Pie (so far)

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Vanalee

Ingredients- 8-9 large apples -I like Granny Smith  1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg  ½ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons all purpose flour 3 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract  1-2 tablespoons butter Method- Peel core and thinly slice apples. Place in … Continue reading →

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Belgium Waffles

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Vanalee

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 →

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Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Vanalee

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 →

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Sweet and Sour Sauce

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Vanalee

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

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The Best Ever Pie Crust

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Vanalee

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 →

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Parmesan-Panko Crusted Tilapia

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Vanalee

This is one of the best tilapia recipes that I have found. It was on Mutt and Chops. Ingredients- 4 tilapia fillets (approximately ⅓ pounds each) ½ cup unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped 3 cloves garlic, diced … Continue reading →

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Tilapia Florentine

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Vanalee

Ingredients 2 tilapia filets  1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon salted butter 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped 1 cloves garlic minced 5 ounces fresh baby spinach  3 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese ¼ cup milk 3 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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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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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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