My Retro & Family Favorite Recipes

20/12/2024

Boeterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake)
Here's How to make it: https://myretrorecipes.com/boeterkoek/

Boeterkoek, a traditional Dutch Butter Cake that will satisfy your sweet cravings! 🇳🇱✨ Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, this rich and buttery treat is perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or as a dessert, Boeterkoek is sure to delight your taste buds and transport you to the cozy bakeries of the Netherlands. Treat yourself to a slice of this delightful cake and experience a taste of Dutch culinary heritage!

20/12/2024

Homemade Banana Cream Pie
Here's how to make it: https://myretrorecipes.com/banana-cream-pie/

Indulging in a slice of delicious banana cream pie is the perfect way to sweeten up your day! 🍌✨ This classic dessert never fails to impress with its creamy banana filling, fluffy whipped cream topping, and buttery graham cracker crust. Whether you're a fan of bananas or just have a sweet tooth craving, this pie is a must-try! Treat yourself to a slice of happiness and let the flavors of ripe bananas and rich cream melt in your mouth. Who else loves banana cream pie as much as I do?

19/12/2024

Our most popular post of 2024. It still hold true for the end of the year.

18/12/2024

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New recipe on the blog: Banana Cream Cheese Pie. 🍌This recipe is from the booklet that is distributed from Borden’s Eagle Brand condensed milk company. I have added a whipped topping to garnish

18/12/2024

Is there a special recipe you make for the holidays? 🎄

18/12/2024

Baked Macaroni & Cottage Cheese
Here's how to make it: https://myretrorecipes.com/baked-macaroni-and-cottage-cheese/
This recipe is originally from 1943. It is from "The Modern Family Cookbook" by Meta Given. I have taken the original recipe and modernized it for today's generation. I added garlic and also sautéed the onions. I also added Italian seasonings and of course no pasta recipe is complete without shredded cheese!

18/12/2024

Ambrosia
Here's how to make it: https://myretrorecipes.com/ambrosia/
Did you know that this heavenly dessert dates back to ancient times? Ambrosia was believed to be the food of the gods in Greek mythology, granting immortality to anyone who consumed it. Over the years, Ambrosia has evolved into a delightful fruit salad typically made with oranges, pineapple, coconut, and marshmallows. Its sweet and creamy flavor has made it a beloved dish at picnics and gatherings across the globe. Take a bite of history and indulge in the divine taste of Ambrosia today!

17/12/2024

Found this little gem from 1952

17/12/2024

If ketchup didn't exist what are you putting on these?

17/12/2024

Aunt Bee's Frozen Lemon Pie
Here's how to make it: https://myretrorecipes.com/aunt-bees-frozen-lemon-pie/
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and tangy with Aunt Bee's Frozen Lemon Pie recipe. This refreshing dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion, combining zesty lemon flavor with a smooth and creamy texture that will have your taste buds dancing.

15/12/2024

Banana Apple Waldorf: A Fresh Twist on a Classic Salad

When it comes to classic salads, the Waldorf salad is a true icon. First created in the late 19th century at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, this refreshing dish typically combines apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts, dressed in a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce. Over time, variations of this dish have popped up, each adding a unique twist to the original formula. One such delightful spin is the Banana Apple Waldorf.
Here's how to make it: https://myretrorecipes.com/banana-apple-waldorf/

13/12/2024

Truffles – Recipe can be printed from myretrorecipes.com

6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (6 squares)*
4 oz. cream cheese (1/2 of 250 g pkg.)
1-1/2 cups icing/powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Baking Vanilla
1 tsp Watkins Extract of choice (see ideas below)

Cocoa, Icing/Powdered Sugar, Chocolate, Nuts, Coconut etc to roll truffles in.
Melt 6 oz chocolate in the microwave on high for 60 seconds.* Stir and continue cooking on high for another 30 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and continue beating until well blended. Stir in chocolate, vanilla and extract. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in cocoa, colored sugar, finely chopped nuts, coconut etc. or dip in melted chocolate. Store in the refrigerator. Makes about 3 dozen truffles. Can be frozen.

*You can also use the double boiler method where you sit a metal bowl over a pot of boiling water.

Tips:
◊ 6 squares of semi-sweet chocolate may be substituted with 1 c of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
◊ Use one of the following Watkins Extracts: Raspberry, Butter, Peppermint, Orange,
◊ Almond (roll in finely chopped roasted almonds),
◊ Maple (roll in Watkins Chocolate Decorating Sprinkles),
◊ Butter Pecan (roll in chopped roasted pecans)
◊ Use white chocolate or white chocolate chips in place of semi-sweet.

12/12/2024

From 1958

11/12/2024

Circa 1959

10/12/2024

Grocery shopping in 1945.

10/12/2024

Trivia Tuesday: To better fit in with the city's natural Southwestern colors, what fast-food chain uses turquoise in place of its traditional "golden arches" yellow in Sedona, Arizona?

09/12/2024