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I Could Eat This Every Single Day For The Rest Of My Life

There is something about vintage recipes that makes them stand out. Even though most of them are make-from-scratch kind of dishes, the end result is always such a huge success that it’s worth the extra few minutes of prep work. For example, there is no cake mix involved in this German apple cake recipe that I found on Pastry Heaven. And no store-bought icing, either. Maybe that’s why this turned out so delicious, I almost swallowed my tongue, gobbling up the first piece.

Everything on the ingredient list is very basic, everyday stuff – funny how it’s like that with all the old-fashioned recipes, isn’t it? There’s nothing fancy, yet, they turn out stupendous.

Shandy, over at Pastry Heaven, mentioned this recipe came from her friend’s 90-year-old mother. I love how the best recipes are passed on from generation to generation! I also keep wondering why the German recipes always seem to be the tastiest ones. I ought to move to Germany! My only concern is, I would probably gain 40 pounds in 6 months, thanks to my great appetite.

Recipe and image courtesy of Pastry Heaven.

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Quick Tip: Serve with a scoop of ice cream on the side – dessert heaven!

This 3-Layer Dessert Will Make You Want To Slap Your Momma!

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s going to sweep you and all your guests off your feet, I guarantee this is it. I’ve never had anything nearly as delicious as these bars with such a funny name; nanaimo. I don’t know what that means but I think it might be “the heavenly dessert bar that will pamper your taste buds and make you sing hallelujah”!

Even though you need three different layers for this dessert, it’s not that difficult to make. The instructions are very straight forward and the end result is definitely worth the effort.

When you’re making the bottom layer, be careful so that you don’t add the egg when the cocoa mixture is too hot. If it seems too hot, let it cool for a while first or the egg will curdle. Another trick for it would be to slowly beat some of the cocoa mixture into the egg first, a little at a time. Trust me – that’s the only tricky part about this recipe!

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Quick Tip: Try Digestive cookies instead of graham crackers!

These Homemade Burger Buns Will Make Your Jaw Drop

When I tried these homemade burger buns for the first time, I knew I could never go back to store-bought again. The difference in flavor was massive – like it often is when you compare homemade and store-bought bread. We were having dinner guests that night and they all said these were the best burgers on the planet. And it’s not even an exaggeration, these really are outstanding!

Many people seem to think it’s somehow difficult to make burger buns yourself. That’s not true at all; once you’ve learned the steps, you can whip these up easily! You just need to be patient when letting the dough rise. It needs to rest for about 2 hours, to get that amazing consistency. Once you sink your teeth into these, you’ll know it was worth the wait!

These aren’t just great for your regular burgers; if you want to make mind blowing sliders, you can use this same recipe! Just cut the dough into smaller pieces.

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Quick Tip: Top with sesame seeds, if preferred.

Coconuts. Man, I used to hate them when I was little! I live in coconut paradise: Miami, Florida. We practically have fresh coconuts to enjoy year round, and everyone takes advantage of it. When we traveled, it was always to the Dominican Republic and that is where coconuts are famous. You just sit on the beach, relaxing and a guy who sells coconuts will stop by and if you want one, he will crack it open, peeling the skin back until it is just barely open, and the pop a straw right in. It is pretty cool.

Nowadays, I am more of a coconut fan. To be honest, I still do not like to drink the juice (although the little coconut preparing bit is awesome!) but I do like shaved coconut flakes, or coconut flavored foods. That is why I am thrilled to share this recipe with you. This creamy coconut pie reminds me of summer days on the beach, basking in the sun and splashing in the ocean. So if you are missing those summer days on this cold winter morning, feel free to make yourself this pie, turn the heater on, and watch a beach movie while you take bite after bite!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Bunny’s Warm Oven.

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Quick Tip: Top with cherries for a pop of color.

If I asked you what your comfort food was, you would probably tell me the name of some kind of pasta or cookie. Because when we talk about what “comfort food” means, it’s literally something that calms you when you’re feeling angry and lights you up when you’re feeling down. Most of the time, these comfort food dishes are the classic recipes from the older generation, particularly a kind of pasta or a kind of dessert. Your parents or grandparents have probably made these meals to make you feel safe and loved.

My comfort food has always been oatmeal raisin cookies. You can make me do anything if you bake me a good batch of these treats. I am not too much of a fan of raisin. For me, they’re these annoying dried fruit that get stuck between your teeth. But oatmeal and raisin together are a good pair. And this recipe from All Recipes will remind you how good of a team these two ingredients are when it comes to making a perfect dessert that everyone will surely love.

Photo and recipe courtesy of All Recipes.

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Quick Tip: You can cut put chocolate chips on the dough if you prefer.

Summer is just around the corner and with that comes garden fresh vegetables like cucumbers. We typically have an overabundance of cukes here on the farm so naturally, we make lots of creamy cucumber salad! This cool and herby salad is a huge hit as a side dish during dinner or served alone as an entree at lunch. Both young and old always enjoy slapping a healthy helping of this favorite summertime salad on their plate.

One of the best parts of making this dish is that if you’re like us, you’ll have most of these ingredients growing in your backyard. If you have always thought about maintaining a garden but have never done so, now’s the time to take the plunge. Just think of all the amazing cucumber salad you’ll get to have!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Spend With Pennies.

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