STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BARS

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars Are Berry Berry Delicious.

Perfect For Your Kentucky Derby Party. :)

They effortlessly blend a crumble buttery crust with a luscious layer 

of ripe juicy Strawberries. With a silky vanilla glaze draped

over the top, each bite is a delightful reminder

of Sunny Spring days.

Ridiculously Good...

Let's get moving Berry Fast in the kitchen now because

I am DROOLING for a Strawberry Shortcake Bar. :)

Wash and drain a bunch of fresh Strawberries.

You will need 2 cups of diced Strawberries for this recipe.

In a large bowl add in 1 cup of Unsalted Butter.

Toss in...

1/2 cup of Granulated Sugar

1 cup of All-Purpose Flour.

With a Purple spatula give the bowl a good mix.

Butter up an 8x8 inch baking pan.

Press half of the mixture into the pan to form an even layer.

Off to the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes till lightly golden.

My timer is set. :)

On to the filling but first whip yourself up a 

Strawberry Lemonade!

Dice up 2 cups of fresh Strawberries into bite size pieces.

I always save my Bonne Maman Preserve Jars

because they are Cute & Useful in

so many ways.

Tumble the Strawberries into a bowl.

Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of Powdered Sugar.

Pour in 1/4 cup of Heavy Cream to the bowl.

Pour in 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract.

Gently stir the bowl till they all get well acquainted.

Omg, I could just eat up this bowl now.

Drooling Delicious!

Grab the the baked crust.

Spread the Strawberries mixture over the baked crust.

Now for the topping.

Sprinkle some of the reserve crumb mixture on top.

Place in the oven to bake for an 

additional 30 -35 minuted until topping turns golden.

Your kitchen is going to smell beyond Amazing!

Timer set again. :)

Now for the glaze add about a 1/4 cup of Powdered Sugar to

a cut jar and add several drops of Heavy Cream.

Pour in just a spot of vanilla.

Whisk Whisk Whisk.

Add more Sugar or Cream to your liking if you want.

Strawberry Shortcake Bars are out of the oven.

How does your kitchen smell? 

Devine I am sure.

Let the Strawberry Shortcake Bars cool COMPLETELY.

The cooling period helps set the filling so the glaze 

you pour won't run all over.

Slice away with a Pink knife.

Glaze Time...

Be An Artist...

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.

Now to plate these Strawberry Shortcake Bars.

This Strawberry Platter will work. 

Just The Sight Of This Gets Me Excited.

Strictly speaking you shouldn't leave them standing 

alone or they will be grabbed up straight away.

This Strawberry Shortcake Bar Is For You. XO

This Kentucky Derby Dessert Just Received A

Garland Of Roses!

Enjoy!

Whip Up Some

Strawberry Shortcake Bars And Get Your " Garland Of Roses" Too

VINTAGE COCKTAIL PUFFS

 

I am bringing back this Vintage recipe just in time for 

Cocktail Hour!

Vintage Cocktail Puffs are like the ultimate cheese and

cracker experience but much BETTER.

There is something undeniably charming about Retro Appetizers that bring

back fond memories of family gatherings, parties and

cozy evenings with friends.

Maybe your Mom, Grandmom or your favorite Sitcom Mom whipped

up these Cocktail Puffs for you.

Yes, Cocktail Flowers First.

Grab your Vintage Apron and put it on. :)

Now we are ready to take a Delicious trip down

Memory Lane.

Let's get going with the Vintage Cocktail Puffs now.

This recipe says you have to use the cheapest Parmesan Cheese. :)

Finely grate up 1/4 of an Onion and then give it

an extra chop. Toss into a bowl along with the juices.

Add to the bowl 1/3 cup of Parmesan Cheese...

The Cheap Kind. LOL

Nope & No Way am I using Fancy Expensive Parmesan Cheese 

like this one in this Vintage recipe!

Plop 1/3 cup of Mayonnaise into the bowl.

Give the Bowl a mix with a Cocktail Olive Green spoon.

Do You Have The Thyme?

Yes of course I do. It's 4:30 and almost Cocktail Hour. :)

Toss in some Thyme to the bowl.

Line a cookie sheet with some Parchment Paper.

Question, do you think they used this paper to 

bake back in the day?

Grab a FRESH loaf of French Bread from your local market.

Thinly slice up the Bread.

Place the Bread onto the cookie sheet.

Start spreading the Puff mixture on to the 

Bread sorta thick.

Off to a 400 degree oven to bake for 10 minutes

till the tops are melted and golden brown.

I set my Thymer because I can lose Thyme. :)

The nostalgic Vintage Cocktail Puffs are 

out of the oven and I am so ready to go down Memory Lane!

My Kitchen Smells AMAZING!

If you have the Thyme, garnish with more Thyme 

and pour the Wine!

These timeless Vintage bites not only tantalize our taste buds 

but also evoke a sense of  wonderful Nostalgia that just 

 will warm your heart from the years gone by.

Now This Is A Perfect Bite!

From the classic Deviled Eggs to Savory Pigs In A Blanket

these Retro appetizers are making a comeback proving

some flavors never go out of Style just like

The Vintage Cocktail Puffs.

Sometime The Simplest Things Are The BEST.

Enjoy!

P.S,

These 1950s Sitcom moms defined the "Golden Age".

They were stay at home Houswives & Moms who were poised, caring

 and immaculately dressed while managing their household.

June Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver (1957-1963)

 Donna Reed in The Donna Reed Show (1958-1966)

Margaret Anderson in Father Knows Best (1954-1960

Harriet Nelson in The Adventure Of Ozzie and Harriet

Let me know if you remember these great Sitcoms 

and please add some of your favorites 

to the list!  

oxRHS