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Poofta Baby!

Marci Seither — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:42:18 +0000

No Matter What You Call This, It Is a Hit In Our House!

A few years after John and I got married John’s mom gave us a super thoughtful gift. She had one of John’s favorite recipes that was still on the index recipe card and had it framed for us. We have moved us several times and some of our decor has changed but one thing we have had with us is that framed recipe card.

I love the bent edges and the smeared writing in the corner, but what I love most are all the memories we have made while eating one of these amazing breakfast dishes. Truth be told I love this for brunch. It is super light and is the perfect way to hold your family favorite topping. Sometimes we just squeeze fresh lemons over the top and dust with powdered sugar.

I know one year I had several of my daughter’s friends at our house for a week. I think those girls ate more “Poofta” in one week than most Americans eat during their lifetime. Yes, it really is that good and so easy you will probably find yourself wanting to make this more often. Think of a crepe only a baked!

I don’t know if it was the Poofta, the fact that they had stayed up all night sharing girl talk, or just being together, but it was Yes, it really is that good and so easy you will probably find yourself wanting to make this more often. Think of a crepe only a baked!

This is what Maria of Homemade living has to say about her Paula Deen Inspired recipe.

This Dutch Baby pancake is baked in the oven and is deliciously light and airy, and tastes so good with a generous dusting of powdered sugar and topped with sweet and juicy cooked apples!

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Quick Tip: If you want to use other fruit, go right ahead..peaches, nectarines, black berries.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Maria of A Homemade Home

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The Next Best Thing to World Peace? Down Home Cookin’ !

Marci Seither — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:48:42 +0000

Who has time to make something for a potluck? This recipe solves your problem.

Here is the thing, we used to attend a small church in the town we lived in for several years. the first Sunday of every month was potluck Sunday. Sounds great right? Wrong! I hated potluck Sunday.

It was a miracle to get everyone up and out the door. Let alone try to get something made to take. One Sunday I was so frustrated decided to skip potluck Sunday altogether!

It just wasn’t worth the stress, hassle, or mess.

There were plenty of Sundays I just opened a huge can of peaches, put them in a glass bowl and sprinkled a little cinnamon on top.

The bowl was always emptied, but I wished I had a better handle on what I could bring.

This recipe is something I could have totally prepared the night before so all I would have had to do it take it with me and put it in the oven. Live and learn!

This is what the gals in the kitchen have to say about this recipe.

I have never seen anything this amazing since Mabel brought her famous Noodle DoDa Spam Hotdish!

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Quick Tip: Go ahead and add whatever breakfast meat in this dish you want. I am a bit partial to peppered bacon, but a good sausage would also be great.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Complete recipe.com

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Do You Know Why Real Men Eat Quiche?

Marci Seither — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 20:02:42 +0000

Real men eat REAL food! This dish is loaded with all kinds of fresh and amazing food that anyone with an appetite will love.

Not I have to admit, I don’t always put this in a crust because to be honest, I am trying to shave off a few calories here and there, but this recipe is awesome because it can be made with or without the crust. The real flavor and nutrition is in the filling.
With a recipe like this you can do sop many amazing things to suit your preferences and please everyone who comes to the table. In fact you might want to go ahead and make a few versions. I know we have kids that love sauted mushrooms and some that really don’t so I could make one of each I mean why waste a perfectly good ingredient on a picky eater who is going to leave them on the plate?

You can also add in sun dried tomatoes, cubed zucchini, and I have even been known to toss some left-over rice or corn in just because I hate tossing out a small serving and know it will get eaten eventually.
Part of being a good household manager is trying to think of creative ways to re-purpose things and that includes how we deal with left-overs. Maybe this should have been called Left Over Quiche! Now that is success!

Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve! ~~ Andrew Carnegie

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Quick Tip: Feel free to substitute the bacon for other meats. I personally Love Spinach Feta Chicken sausage.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.

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So Simple It will Drive You Bananas..Literally!

Marci Seither — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 05:15:23 +0000

Easy Enough For a Monkey TO Make!

Have you ever had a time when someone asked if they could come over for a quick cup of coffee? While it is easy to get the coffee on and cups ready, it is still nice to have a little something to go with it. I mean I guess you could just scoop some peanuts in a bowl and call it good, but wouldn’t it be nice to have something just coming out of the oven?

Chances are you might even have these ingredients already in the fridge. If not, go ahead and stock up because you never know when a little snack would be nice.

The other big bonus to this recipe is that you can eat it with your fingers! So even little snackers will love this.

For our granddaughters birthday I bought her a little tea set. We have had so much fun pouring water from the kettle to the tiny cups. It came with saucers and small dessert plates so I think the next time I visit I will have to whip up a batch of these. She is going to love it and just hearing her say the word banana makes me smile.

This is what Abbey from The Cards We Drew has to say about this fun filled recipe.

I have an amazingly simple cheesecake recipe that I thought I’d turn into a fun little dessert. You can use those ripened bananas and turn them into delicious Banana Cheesecake Rollups. They are WONDERFUL with a cup of coffee or as a great brunch recipe!!

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Quick Tip: Put a little spoonful of Nutella in the cream cheese for that chocolaty flavor your family will go nuts over!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Abbey at The Cards We Drew

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Want Something Amazing? Bakery Fresh Right From Your Own Oven!

Marci Seither — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:29:22 +0000

If there is something called PEACH brain. I must have it!

Every time I see a new recipe for something with fresh peaches in it I just start to drool! This recipe is one that really caught my eye.

I have passed up a lot of recipes that call for puff pastry. It kind of feels like cheating to just unroll something and bake it. No more. I am totally reformed in my thinking of the Freezer Puff!

This peaches and cream strudel is so colorful and packed with flavors I can’t wait till my family tries it! In fact, my husband’s birthday is coming up so I might just wait until then for an extra special treat to take into work.

Seriously ..skip the donuts and cupcakes! When you can create something so amazing in just a short amount of time, why buy something?

Plus, if you have peaches or can get fresh from the tree fruit at a farmers market, you will be bowled over by the taste!

This is what Jo of Jo Cooks has to say about her recipe.

Trust me, these strudels will make you happy, juicy peaches and a creamy cream cheese filling all wrapped nicely in a puff pastry with some toasted almonds on top? It’s all good! Perfect summer flavors and a guaranteed winner!

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Quick Tip: If you can’t find great peaches go ahead and use nectarines.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Jo at Jo Cooks

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Every busy moms breakfast dream..right here.

Marci Seither — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 01:43:44 +0000

Make it Egg-citing! Make this the night before!

I am not going to say that I spend my nights dreaming of a breakfast casserole that is as delicious as it is easy, but I DO dream of the days when the busy-ness of life doesn’t crowd out creativity.

This is another great casserole I am planning to put in y recipe file to make for the week. Seriously, if you know that your week is hectic, sometimes it is nice to know that breakfast is almost ready. If you divide this into muffin tins or even small loaf pans, you can freeze them for later.

This is what Anna from Garnish with Lemon has to say about this breakfast recipe.

Let’s start with the obvious question: what makes this a fireman’s casserole?
I have no idea.
My mother in law, Cathy, got the recipe from a community cookbook, so maybe we can assume it came from a fireman or fireman’s family? Regardless of its origin, this recipe for Fireman’s Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a delicious, make-ahead option

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Quick Tip: If you like things a bit on the spicier side you can use medium or hot Italian sausage.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Garnish With Lemon

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Buckle Up For This Blueberry Treat!

Marci Seither — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 05:55:48 +0000

The Strudel Topping is what makes this blueberry treat really stand out! Can I get a round of applause? Thank you!

When I say the recipe for Blueberry Buckle I was surprised! I am not sure about you but the only blueberry buckle I had heard of to this point has to do with little jars of purple baby food.

From the moment I twisted off the lid to that little glass jar I could smell that blueberry cobbler type of smell. A huge improvement over the green beans and squash.

I just bought a container of fresh blueberries and was looking for a few new things to try and this is definitely going on the list.

Basically, it looks like a coffee cake with blueberries in it. Which makes me wonder if I could make this same recipe by using a muffin time. What would be a great way to help with serving size.

I don’t mean to buckle under pressure. Having something that can almost serve itself is a huge benefit. Imagine having a platter of baked goods, yogurts, and fresh fruit all set out for breakfast! Yep.. that is serious mom points.

This is what Martha and Jack of A Family Feast have to say about this wonderful recipe.

A buckle is an old-fashioned single layered cake interspersed with berries and with a streusel-type topping that “buckles” as it cools. There is one word for that blueberry buckle: sublime. Not too sweet, perfectly moist, warm and bursting with berries. OK – that was more than one word, but this is a must-try recipe!

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Quick Tip: If you can’t find fresh blueberries go ahead and buy frozen blueberries or even go for a mixed berry! Seriously, no judgement here.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Martha and Jack of A Family Feast

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Real Men DO eat Quiche!

Marci Seither — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:30:59 +0000

Loaded with his Favorite Fixings, this dish is fit for a king!

Okay, well I am not sure what real kings eat, but for King in my castle? Yeah, this is what we are having for Sunday brunch..what a minute..Do real men do Brunch?

Whatever, no judgment here. I am just saying that well-crafted quiche is a far cry some mamby-pamby breakfast. In fact, we tend to eat quiches and frittatas on our “Breakfast For Dinner” night!

If you have a garden or a favorite local farmers market, think about using fresh vegetables on this quiche as well as adding more inside. I am one who will try to sneak thinly sliced zucchini into this as well as part of a bright bell pepper.

I love that you can be flexible with this kind of a recipe. The thing I also love? LEFTOVERS! Whatever is left, just wrap up and save for later.

Having a big crowd for brunch, make a few of these and vary the ingredients a bit to add a variety. Simple. Delicious. Healthy. And will fill up even the hungriest Kings in your family.

And will fill up even the hungriest Kings in your family. And as far as Quiche eating not being the manliest..well let’s just say what happens at the castle, stays at the castle!

Enjoy!
Here is what Debbie Dillon of Joyful Kitchen has to say about how her garden is doing.

There’s something so rewarding about going out to the vegetable garden, gathering home-grown goodness and putting it to good use in the kitchen.

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Quick Tip: You can buy pie crusts in the refrigerator section and they have a fairly long shelf life, so plan to keep a box in the fridge so you have something you can fix in a very short time.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Debbie Dillon of Joyful Kitchen

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Strawberry Fields Forever.!

Marci Seither — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:08:45 +0000

What is not to love with this fresh fruit packed pastry!

I am seriously going to the store almost everyday. Why? We have milk, bread, eggs and so on but the thing we are running out of at an alarming rate are fresh strawberries!
The berries are ripe right now and I know exactly who has them on sale as well as which ones are the best. Since we are in Southern Ca, we happen to live in what once was considered the Strawberry Capital of the World.
The thing about fresh berries is that they don’t have a long shelf life.So it is better to buy them and make things or eat them right away..at least that is what I keep telling myself!

Since I have been writing up new recipes I am amazed at all the scrumptious recipes I am finding and can’t wait to try. I think I could make a new one everyday for the rest of the summer and barely scratch the surface.

As much as I thought I needed to chop up berries for baking, this recipe calls for the opposite. I might have to make several batches to perfect this recipe just to make sure I have it down pat. :~D

This is what Ashley for Baker by Nature has to say about these yummy strawberry scones!

Wanna know what a really good idea sounds like? Of course you do! These Strawberries and Cream Scones. More specifically, you baking them! For your dessert tonight? Or for breakfast tomorrow? Or perhaps as a contribution to that brunch thing you’re going to? These scones are perfect for all occasions. Versatile, delicious, easy to make, and pretty ♡♡♡

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Quick Tip: Since the butter needs to be really cold, go ahead and pop it in the freezer while you are getting everything ready to make this recipe. The colder the butter, the flakier the pastry!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Ashley at Baker by Nature.

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It’s All About The Cake, ‘Bout That Cake!

Marci Seither — Thu, 25 May 2017 19:27:58 +0000

The edible pineapple flowers are a real showstopper!

I am such a push-over for recipes. When my daughter-in-law, Roxanne, was visiting from Colorado, she introduced me to a show she and her mom had been watching called “The Great British Baking Show”.

It worked out that I went to her parents home where she was staying on their visit. My son is building their home and had to work, and Roxanne’s carpenter dad was in Colorado helping with the construction project.

It was just Roxanne, our grandbaby, Roxanne’s mom and I. I packed an overnight bag and had a sleep-over, which gave me extra time with the baby.

After we ate dinner, I read a bedtime story to the busy little boy, put on his pajamas and tucked him in for the night. He is so adorable and at just nine months is changing so fast.

Then, it was just us girls. We changed into our pajamas, cozied up on the couch, and watched a few episodes of what is now my new favorite baking show. Ever.

One of the things that one of the amazing star bakers did was to create pineapple flowers for her cake.

I thought it looked adorable and so looked up how to do it and found this amazing recipe for hummingbird cake topped with a few of these showstopping fruit flowers.

This is what Martha Stewart says about this crowd pleasing cake.

Rumor has it, this crowd-pleasing cake got its name because every bite makes you hum with delight.

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Quick tip: You can make the pineapple flowers ahead of time. They can be stored at room temperature for two days in an airtight container.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart from Martha Bakes.

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brunch – Urban Retro Recipes

Poofta Baby!

No Matter What You Call This, It Is a Hit In Our House!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Maria of A Homemade Home

The Next Best Thing to World Peace? Down Home Cookin’ !

Who has time to make something for a potluck? This recipe solves your problem.

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Do You Know Why Real Men Eat Quiche?

Photo and recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.

So Simple It will Drive You Bananas..Literally!

Easy Enough For a Monkey TO Make!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Abbey at The Cards We Drew

Want Something Amazing? Bakery Fresh Right From Your Own Oven!

If there is something called PEACH brain. I must have it!

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Every busy moms breakfast dream..right here.

Make it Egg-citing! Make this the night before!

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Buckle Up For This Blueberry Treat!

The Strudel Topping is what makes this blueberry treat really stand out! Can I get a round of applause? Thank you!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Martha and Jack of A Family Feast

Real Men DO eat Quiche!

Loaded with his Favorite Fixings, this dish is fit for a king!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Debbie Dillon of Joyful Kitchen

Strawberry Fields Forever.!

What is not to love with this fresh fruit packed pastry!

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It’s All About The Cake, ‘Bout That Cake!

The edible pineapple flowers are a real showstopper!

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Recipe and photo courtesy of Complete recipe.com

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Jo at Jo Cooks

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Garnish With Lemon

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Ashley at Baker by Nature.

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Photo and Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart from Martha Bakes.

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