summer – Urban Retro Recipes

Make this and you will the the most popular person at the potluck!

Marci Seither — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 05:22:21 +0000

Peach Cobbler that is Eazy Breazy? Yes it is!

My Great Grandmother used to make cobblers all the time. I grew up making the biscuit like crust that was pieced together like an old quilt. Carefully the dough was wrapped around fresh fruit. The juices bubbled through the slit on top. Ahh.. Be still my beating heart!

Add a scoop of ice cream to the top of the warm cobbler, fresh from the oven and I am serious, I think I heard angels singing!

Well, this cobbler is a bit different. Instead of a biscuit dough it is more like a thick batter that floats to the top when it is being baked, allowing the juices to really infuse the crust.

Totally worth trying. I mean how can you go wrong with fresh peaches, flour and butter!

This is what Center Cut has to say about their recipe.

You gotta love those classic flavors. Peach Cobbler is about as classic as it gets.

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Quick Tip: If you want to cut back on the sugar just add half a cup. Some fruit is sweeter than others so not as much is needed.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Center Cut

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Sssh ..Don’t tell your kids but this frozen treat is GOOD for them!

Marci Seither — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:47:23 +0000

When you think about it, the ingredients of this Frozen Yogurt are actually good for you!~ The Greek yogurt and strawberries are perfect together and with only a few more ingredients, a blender, and room in the freezer, and you are set for cooling off!
I was thinking that this might also be good to make into small individual cups or better yet, popsicle containers.

I love that this recipe uses strawberries, but to be honest when I was looking up fast and easy summer recipes, the ones that really kept [popping out were the ones that didn’t require an Ice Cream Freezer.

You only need a blender for this one. I can’t believe I didn;t try this sooner. Plus,

I can’t believe I didn;t try this sooner. Plus, ice cream doesn’t always set too well with me. It is too heavy and rich. Using yogurt is a game changer for me.

I know there are a lot of people who make their own Greek yogurt, but I am totally OK to just buy it from the store, After all, a mom can only do so much!
This is what Tiffany of You’ll Feel Great in 8 has to say about this family favorite.

You only need 5 minutes and 4 healthy real food ingredients to make this Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt – No ice cream maker required! At only 100 calories per serving, you’ll love this sweet guilt-free dessert!

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Quick Tip: If you have other fruit you would love to try just swap[ out for strawberries. I can’t wait to try, blueberry, peach, and mango! Let me know what combos you come up with.

Recipe and Photos courtesy of Tiffany of You’ll Feel Great in 8.

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This Blue Ribbon Dessert is Berry Delicious!

Marci Seither — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 23:47:44 +0000

Pie for a crowd? No problem with this “Best of Show” recipe!

It is always a tough thing when you are bringing a pie to a family function or big potluck. You know that there are only 8-10 pieces in a dish..depending on how small you cut the pieces.

But Pie for a whole crowd? Now that is what I am talking about! I love the fresh taste of strawberries and how they add just as much color as they do flavor to any meal, so being able to make one dessert to feed several people is a real bonus recipe for me.

My grandpa used to say that he only liked two kinds of Pie, Warm and Cold! I think he would totally have loved this one and so will your family and friends.

This is what Milisa of Miss In The Kitchen says about her recipe.

This recipe is super simple and I love the filling. It’s so much better than the gloopy glaze that you can buy in the little containers. Made easily in a sheet pan, it is easy to make ahead and take to a cookout!

It is light and fresh and just plain delicious. I just know you are going to love it!

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Quick Tip: If it is not strawberry season, go ahead and swap out strawberries for other fruit that is in season such as peaches or blueberries.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Milisa and Miss In tHe Kitchen

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Best Banana Cake Recipe04/17/2015

Marci Seither — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 23:32:30 +0000

This Cake Will Have Your Family Going Bananas! Literally.

The great thing about bananas is that they are so cheap. I mean the average price I pay is 69 cents a pound! My kids eat them like crazy so I am always buying more bunches..about as often as I buy milk!

Sometimes the bananas get a bit freckled. When other fruit is in season such as peaches, strawberries, and grapes, the bananas are not the first go -to snack. That is okay too! My kids have always been crazy about banana bread and muffins so this cake is really up their ally! Or should I say Tree :~D

This is what Amy of The Idea Room has to say about her fruit forward cake.

Banana Consumption at my house is really hard to predict. When I buy a bunch of bananas, sometimes I don’t get one because they IMMEDIATELY get gobbled up by hungry, ravenous beasts…aka…my littles. Other times they sit…and sit…and sit…waiting for someone…begging for someone to eat them. But I don’t mind because then I get to make things like this delicious Banana Cake!

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Quick Tip: Not a huge fan of cake? Try making these into cupcakes! They will be portable and are sure to be a big hit!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Amy at the Idea Room.

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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Squeezes Every Ounce of Yumminess Into Lighter Fare Dessert.

Marci Seither — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:58:44 +0000

Anyone who knows me know I am a total FREAK for anything lemon.

I don’t know what it is but I just can’t get enough of the bright tangy taste of lemons.

Even the sight if the citrus is cheery. Nothing says clean and fresh like a bowl of lemons right in the middle of the table.

Being from Northern California I wasn’t surrounded by citrus like we are in sunny Southern CA. While I don’t think this area will ever feel like home, I have to admit I have become very spoiled with the abundance of produce.

Lemon Curd is one of my favorite things to make. When I have a bowl of lemons I will usually can a few jars, but since they are such a treat, I end up giving them away as little gifts.

Which means I need to make another batch. It is a vicious cycle, but when life gives you lemons..make something fabulous.

This dessert really caught my eye because it is a bit lighter than a traditional cheesecake and is a no-bake option. the last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is turn on the oven.

This is what Michelle has to say about this lip smacking summer delight.

The whole lemon explosion is sitting on top of a vanilla wafer crust!

This no bake lemon cheesecake is full of lemon flavor, and lighter than a traditional cheesecake recipe, making it the perfect summer dessert!

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Quick Tip: If you have an abundance of lemons and are not sure what to do with them consider juicing them and pouring the juice into ice cube trays. When they are frozen, just pop the lemon juice cubes out, put into a freezer bag, and put back into freezer. When you need some lemon for anything or even to make a drink with just take out as many cubes as you need.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Michelle of A Latte Food

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So Good You Will Want to Eat Your Napkin

Marci Seither — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:24:57 +0000

When we moved to Southern California there was a restaurant that our older boys took us to. They raved about how zesty and fantastic the ribs were.

I thought maybe they were exaggerating a bit since they missed my cooking. I was wrong! Phil’s Bar-B-Que was a huge hit on our family trip and has since become one of our favorite rib places.

The big platter of food was devoured by our carnivorous offspring like Vikings after a plunder. When I saw that there was an actual sink in the family style dining room I assumed they were going a bit overboard. Not at all. The sink was perfect to rinse off what would have taken a small bale of napkins to clean up.

Ever since then I have been hoping to find a recipe that tastes similar and I think this one might be it.

Here is what the contributor Beverly Carson said about her down home recipe.

After not being able to find restaurant ribs that satisfied my hot sweet appetite, I carefully attempted various combinations of flavors until I found one that I and my family thought was perfect. Hope you enjoy them too.

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Quick Tip: Go ahead and make up pasta or potato salad the day before you serve these. If you are having a big get-together it will be nice to have your cooking done and the mess cleaned up already tackled.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Beverly Carson

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I Scream, You Scream, In 5 Minutes We Want Ice Cream!

Marci Seither — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:07:41 +0000

Ice Cream That You Can Make In Your Blender Is The Bomb!

I remember the sound of the ice cream freezer as it churned the fresh ingredients. The sound of ice crunching with rock salt to get just the right temperature. It seemed to take forever. Adding more ice. Then salt.

Finally when the churning was done the top would be covered with an old towel or newspapers. The ice cream would need to finish freezing before the paddle was removed and the first scoops could be placed in bowls of those anxious for this timeless summer tradition.

If you are at an Ice-Cream gathering, it is fun to watch everyday people become homemade ice cream connoisseurs. Each recipe varied just a tad. Some are purists in their approach. Plain vanilla is topped with warm fudge sauce and sprinkled with nuts or sliced strawberries.

Some are purists in their approach. Plain vanilla is topped with warm fudge sauce and sprinkled with nuts or sliced strawberries.

Others add in their favorite ingredients such as crushed Butterfinger bars, fruit, caramel, or mint flavoring and chocolate chips.

We haven’t made ice cream since the motor wore out on our small freezer. When I saw that we can make fresh fruit ice cream right in the blender I was so excited!

This is what Melisha of Finding Time to Fly says about this cool recipe!

Are you ready for the easiest Peach Ice Cream recipe you’ll ever find? Not only is it easy, but it’s quick! You can also control the sweetener and kind of milk used, so it’s adaptable to many different diets.

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Quick Tip: If you don’t happen to have any fresh peaches, feel free to substitute with other fruit. Or in a pinch, use frozen.

Recipe and Photo courtesy of Melisha at finding Time To Fly

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You Will Fall Head Over Heels For this Incredible Cake

Marci Seither — Mon, 29 May 2017 05:47:45 +0000

It has to be time for a coffee break somewhere in the world!

Have you ever had such a huge craving for something? It seems that every time I see baskets of blueberries begin to make their appearance in the produce section I find myself scouring over recipe books and magazines for a new recipe.

When I saw this one for a crumble cake I decided I didn’t need to look any further. The crumble topping cakes are always so yummy and the fact that they don’t require cooling completely to add frosting makes this an easy dessert to toss in the oven right before company comes so the house smells amazing.

The crumble topping cakes are always so yummy and the fact that they don’t require cooling completely to add frosting makes this an easy dessert to toss in the oven right before company comes so the house smells amazing.

This is what Cyndi says about this yummy recipe.

I am thinking about this delicious and yummy Blueberry Crumb Cake. While the kids were on Spring Break, I wanted to bake something fruity and Springy (is that even a real word?). I knew the kids would love this cake. Since they love blueberries and cake, it was a sure winner!

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Quick Tip: If you want to make these in individual servings, go ahead and pull out a dozen or so ramekins or half pint mason jars. Yes! You can bake in a mason jar. They are so adorable! Make sure you don’t fill more than 2/3 full to allow for rising.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Cyndi at My Kitchen Craze

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Chill-out with this frozen treat!

Marci Seither — Mon, 29 May 2017 04:55:54 +0000

I had no idea making granita was so simple! Oh well, better late than never!

Anytime I saw the glossy photos of fresh fruit granita I was in awe. Seriously, it looked so refreshing and as a gal who asked for a snow cone machine for Mother’s Day one year, this really appeals to me.

When my husband and I got married we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Every afternoon we would get a huge “brain freeze” snowcone instead of lunch. I loved the assorted tropical flavors and the cool icy treat.

I can’t believe I never looked at the recipe. I knew it must be difficult or time-consuming. Boy, was I wrong. You blend the ingredients in the blender and put into a metal 9 x 13 and put it in the freezer. Several hours later you have something that will be the coolest thing ever..literally!

And the other great thing about this easy to create dessert is that there are so many times I will buy a watermelon and it is more than we can eat over a few days. Being able to put a pan of this in the freezer helps me to utilize all of my fruit before it goes bad. That is a saving.

This is what Marci says about this yummy treat.

You know summer is official when you see bins of watermelons at local farmer’s markets and grocery stores. I remember my parents buying watermelons on our way camping and putting them in the stream to keep cold. That was in the day when watermelons were the size of something shot out of submarines and big black seeds dotted the red juicy flesh. As a kid, part of the fun of eating a big wedge of watermelon was to see who could spit the seeds the farthest.

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Now, the watermelons are seedless, making this recipe super easy to make!

Quick Tip: If you don’t care for basil, just leave it out or try substituting fresh mint.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Marci

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Roasted Strawberry and Feta Focaccia with Balsamic Glaze, So Unique I had To Try It

Marci Seither — Sat, 27 May 2017 06:04:21 +0000

I Have Baked A Lot of Bread, But Never One Topped With These Ingredients.

I started baking my own bread about 25 years ago. I made several loaves at a time and put some in the freezer. It was a long day of waiting for the dough to rise, punching it down, kneading it, letting it rise again, and then baking. But it was worth it.

I heard once that the smell of freshly baked bread helps to increase your sense of well-being and I totally believe it. My family is used to eating sandwiches made with home-baked bread, homemade pizza crusts, and sweet bread with dried apricots, dried cranberries, and nutmeg.

Several years after I started baking bread the best thing ever was invented. Bread machines! No longer did bread baking take all day, it was just a matter of putting in the ingredients and waking up to the smell of a bakery right in my own kitchen. I still use my bread machine, but knowing a few recipes I can create by hand it nice as well.

Here is what Stacey at Bake. Eat. Repeat had to say about her delicious creation.

Can I just say that this roasted strawberry and feta focaccia with balsamic glaze just might be one of the best things to ever come out of my kitchen? I don’t think that’s overstating it. Well, maybe. I do tend to state that everything is my favorite. But still. This was incredible.

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Quick Tip: If you have a bread machine and are pinched for time, go ahead and make the dough in it, or use your Kitchen Aid to help with the mixing and kneading. If you don’t do the whole thing by hand, there is no judgment here!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Stacey at Bake, Eat. Repeat

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summer – Urban Retro Recipes

Make this and you will the the most popular person at the potluck!

Peach Cobbler that is Eazy Breazy? Yes it is!

You gotta love those classic flavors. Peach Cobbler is about as classic as it gets.

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Sssh ..Don’t tell your kids but this frozen treat is GOOD for them!

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This Blue Ribbon Dessert is Berry Delicious!

Pie for a crowd? No problem with this “Best of Show” recipe!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Milisa and Miss In tHe Kitchen

Best Banana Cake Recipe04/17/2015

This Cake Will Have Your Family Going Bananas! Literally.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Amy at the Idea Room.

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Squeezes Every Ounce of Yumminess Into Lighter Fare Dessert.

Anyone who knows me know I am a total FREAK for anything lemon.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Michelle of A Latte Food

So Good You Will Want to Eat Your Napkin

When we moved to Southern California there was a restaurant that our older boys took us to. They raved about how zesty and fantastic the ribs were.

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I Scream, You Scream, In 5 Minutes We Want Ice Cream!

Ice Cream That You Can Make In Your Blender Is The Bomb!

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You Will Fall Head Over Heels For this Incredible Cake

It has to be time for a coffee break somewhere in the world!

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Chill-out with this frozen treat!

I had no idea making granita was so simple! Oh well, better late than never!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Marci

Roasted Strawberry and Feta Focaccia with Balsamic Glaze, So Unique I had To Try It

I Have Baked A Lot of Bread, But Never One Topped With These Ingredients.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Stacey at Bake, Eat. Repeat

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Center Cut

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Recipe and Photos courtesy of Tiffany of You’ll Feel Great in 8.

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Beverly Carson

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Recipe and Photo courtesy of Melisha at finding Time To Fly

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Cyndi at My Kitchen Craze

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