Dessert

Bread, Dessert

Classic Zucchini Bread

I’m not sure what Grandma’s connection was to this recipe’s author, but it’s a keeper! This handwritten recipe is for good, old-fashioned classic zucchini bread. It’s moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of cinnamon and vanilla (which upon comparison seems to be a tad more than what other recipes call for). It yields […]

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Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

I made these cookies to accompany a Chinese takeout dinner we had for Father’s Day. We had my in-laws over for dinner and my father-in-law made a comment about how he was surprised that the restaurant gave us such a large platter of cookies. Fooling someone into thinking your cookies are from a restaurant is […]

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Best 1-Minute Cookie (No Bake)

This recipe comes from my Aunt Peggy’s collection. This is Grandma Doris’s recipe. Aunt Peggy remembers her making these cookies as after-school snacks. I can see why. They’re rich and delicious, and you can whip up a batch in a flash! My toddler son loves them. These were the cookies that got him to say […]

Quick cherry crisp made with canned pie filling and topped with vanilla ice cream.
Dessert

Easy Cherry Crisp

This was the first recipe I made from Grandma Doris’s recipe box. I have made it many times since then. I absolutely love it because it’s delicious yet so simple. My mom remembers enjoying this particular recipe as a kid. Oh so easy It’s the perfect recipe when you’re in the mood for dessert but […]