Make An Impression That Is Unforgettable!

I love making desserts, but I tend to get a bit in a rut sometimes. And I absolutely LOVE lemon and blueberries together. Anytime of day!

But when it comes to cakes, I am not always very confident. Sometimes they tend to be dry and we end up having now being able to eat all of it. Sad but true. I know I have mentioned before on Urban Retro Recipes that we are more of a cookie and pie family.

While I was looking for good blueberry and lemon recipes I came across this one. It is for a poke cake. There is no danger of this drying out! It has moisture and flavor seeped into every last bite. In fact, this makes a great cake to make ahead. Perfect for when company, like your mother-in-law, comes to visit and you want everything to be cleaned up before they get there. So you have more time visiting and less time cleaning in the kitchen!

Here is what the cooks at Tip Hero have to say about their recipe.

That’s right— this one’s a poke cake! We’re filling it with pudding, topping it with a homemade blueberry sauce, and then on top of that, we’re adding a delicious cream cheese whipped frosting that just takes it to whole other level.

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Quick tip: If you want to use other fruit such as peaches, nectarines, or blackberries  go right ahead! Bake your cake and eat it too :~D

Photo and recipe courtesy of Tip Hero

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Your family is going to Love smelling this easy to make weeknight dinner when they walk in the door!

My mom used to make this quite a bit when I was growing up. Add a tossed salad and a steamed vegetable and you have a great dinner that is super simple meal. If you have a busy schedule, you know that getting dinner ready is no small task!

I fact I love that this dish can be assembled first thing in the morning or even the night before and ready to put in the oven.  This dish does take an hour and a half, but then it is ready.

Pop it in at 5 and eat at 6:30. No worries. If you have someone coming home earlier than you, just make sure they know to turn the oven on 350 and set the timer once they put this, still covered in foil casserole in the oven.

I have one of those Pampered Chef baking stone pans with the stone wear lid that I love so use whatever you have. In fact, this can also be put into a dutch oven and go straight from the oven to the table when it is done.

Trying to keep meal time as stress-free as possible, especially on a school night is a great goal to have and a simple dinner that doesn’t create mounds of dishes…or take-out boxes, really helps with balancing time and budget.

Here is what Delish has to say about this recipe.

There is literally only one dirty dish to clean with this recipe.

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Quick TIp: Need to make a smaller dish? Go ahead and make this into two 8×8 or loaf pans. Bake both but freeze one for later. 

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This strawberry dessert salad is ADDICTING!

I just started cooking for a family and one of the little boys LOVES strawberries. When I saw that this is a super easy recipe that feels like a dessert but is loaded with fresh berries I put it on my list of things to make.
I know he is going to be thrilled and might even request “salad” more often.

As much as I love cooking with the fresh berries, I love that this salad is made with fresh berries AND homemade toffee topping.
How impressive is that?

Can you imagine showing up with a bowl of this at your next function or potluck? All I am saying is that you might want to make a double batch so you can leave a little at home because, take it from me,  there is a very slim chance that this dish won’t be one of the first ones gone.

This is what the girls at Double the Batch have to say about this family potluck miracle.

My plan was a success and everyone loved it so much I actually have made it twice this week! I decided this was too good to keep a secret. If you want to to make everyone’s mouth happy at your next potluck or family gathering, this salad will not disappoint!

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Quick Tip: Don’t have enough strawberries? Go ahead and do a mixed berry! This would be a perfect Red-White-Blue dish!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Double the Batch. 

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These are one of the most popular things at the potluck, right next to Jell-o and tater tots!

 

I remember the first time after we moved from California to Minnesota that someone invited us over for Barbeques. “Great!” I exclaimed in my sheer ignorance of cultural diversity. “I love barbecued chicken!”
My new neighbor looked at me, unsure of what to say. The awkward silence that followed was, to say the least, awkward. “No..” she said. “We are having Barbecue. As in cooked hamburger with other things added in, warmed up in a crockpot and served on a hamburger bun.”\
“Ohh,” I said, unsure why something cooked on a stove and kept warm in a crockpot was called a Barbeque. “Sloppy Joes! I love those too!”
We took over the sliced watermelon and ate Barbeques with our new friends because no matter what they are called, they were delicious. I was sorry I didn’t ask for her recipe but when I ran across this one, it looked like it could be pretty darned close!

This is what Rachel of The Stay At Home Chef has to say about her family favorite, crowd-pleasing recipe.

I was in charge of a meal for a family reunion this summer. When I told my mom I wanted to make sloppy joes she seemed a bit surprised by my casual meal choice, before she realized I’d be making MY sloppy joes.

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Quick Tip: Try serving these on small rolls or Hawaiin Rolls. They make great sliders! Perfect for any party, gathering, or potluck.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Rachel of The Sty At Home Chef 

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Voted One Of The Best Potluck Recipes Ever

I was so glad when I came across this recipe on the internet. I almost forgot about it.

I remember when we were visiting our friends, Bob and Ginger, and she fixed it for us along with a garden fresh salad and loaf of garlicky french bread. In fact, our kids even asked for a second helping.

Spaghetti is such a dinnertime staple, but being able to pop it in the oven and forget about it was something that really caught my attention, because instead of boiling spaghetti noodles as everyone was arriving, Ginger had the pan of piping hot goodness already in the oven so it was really easy to serve up hot after everyone gathered around the dining room table.

Getting together with Bob and Ginger felt more like we were with family instead of friends. And now, even though we live two time zones apart, I still think of them everytime I make this yummy meal!

This is one of those recipes that is easy to freeze for later, or to take to someone who may need a hot homecooked meal.

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Quick Tip: It can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a day or so before baking!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Lauren of Tastes Better From Scratch.

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My Family Couldn’t Get Enough Of This!

My Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill would often talk about stopping into the home-style restaurant on one of their car tours as if it was one of the highlights of the trip. When I asked what restaurant it was they exclaimed, “Cracker Barrel!”

I remember traveling across the country with our kids in a big Suburban one summer to visit friends in the midwest and experience some of our National Parks. Being from California we had heard of Cracker Barrel but had never been to one.

We had been driving for hours and finding a place to pull over for a hot meal was something we looked forward to as much as getting out of the car.

When we spotted the Cracker Barrel sign, we knew it was time to stop. Boy were we glad we did, their southern style of hospitality was as amazing as the comfort food on their menu!

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Quick Tip: This is a perfect make-ahead dish to make when company is coming over or to take to a potluck.

Photo and recipe courtesy of  Dan at Cakes Cottage.com

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