Entree Recipes – Urban Retro Recipes

Looking For a Recipe That is Quick And Easy? Congratulations, You Just Found it!

writingstaff1 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:59:57 +0000

If You Can Boil Water You Can Make This Classic Dish

Last year we were hosting a couple of teens from Australia for a week. Our son was so excited and we really wanted to make them feel welcome. They had already exchanged information and had been messaging back and forth.

One of the boys loves soccer, our son loved football, and another kid loved skateboarding. There were so many things we learned about each other and each other’s country. The one thing I wanted to know was what to fix them. Did they love breakfast? Toast with Vegemite?

I found out that once of the boy’s favorite food was mac and cheese. He loved it so much, he didn’t care if I fixed it for every single meal and would much rather have the cheesy pasta over any of the desserts I made. So I decided to make several versions and have him pick out which one he loved the best. Every day the boys would do something different. One day they went kayaking, one afternoon they went to a museum, and one day they went to Sea World. Every night they came home to a main course, and over half the time, there was a pan of pasta and cheese on the table. Which one was our Aussie friend’s favorite? They were all so good he couldn’t decide!

This is what one of the boys told my son after they returned home.

“Tell you mum “Hi” and let her know I miss the mac and cheese!”

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Quick Tip: Want to add a little spicy heat? Scoop some salsa into the cheese as it is melting.

Recipe and image courtesy of Foot Network.com

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This Dinner Hack Changes The Way We Plan Our Meals

writingstaff1 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:32:02 +0000

A Cross Between Your Favorite Recipes Make This Single Serving A Huge Saving

Isn’t it nice to find a few creative ways to make our lives easier? I know I can use all the help I can get when it comes to making my days run a little smoother. One thing I did was to de-clutter my entry closet. Wow! Why in the word would I need so much stuff in a place that should only hold a few items. In fact, I even found a packet of sample dog food in there. What is the problem with that? We don’t even have a dog!

My goal is to eventually go through each nook and cranny and get rid of things I don’t need so I can make more room in my life for the things that are the most important to me.

Being able to keep my meals planned and rotated are a huge help as well. If I can have several meals that are super easy, delicious, and a breeze for clean-up, I know that will have a huge impact on how things are run.

I have made meatloaf for years! But making them in muffin tins are a whole new experience. I can already see how this will freeze well so I can just take out what we need. Perfect!

This is what Food Network has to say about this recipe.

“These meatloaf muffins — a cross between a meatball and a mini meatloaf — are easy to freeze in individual portions. Make a double batch now and freeze half for dinner next week.”

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Quick Tip: Instead if plain dry breadcrumbs try Italian Breadcrumbs. Serving suggestions: mashed potatoes and a green salad

Recipe and image courtesy of Food Network.com

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Break out the Polka Music for a Twist on a Classic Favorite!

Marci Seither — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:41:10 +0000

This is a dish where creativity collides with simple! I love this recipe and think your family will too!

I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage. To be honest, it was not my favorite. Okay, it was probably the least favorite thing off the long list of dinners my mom made.

My mom was so creative in the kitchen and could whip up anything at a moments notice, but the cabbage thing? Well, let’s just say you could smell it boiling before you opened the door and it was not something you wanted to put in your mouth.

The crazy thing is that I LOVE Reuben sandwiches and love the flavor of cabbage and sausage, just not boiled. This totally saves the day and I can’t wait to make this for my mom the next time she comes out to visit.

Since there are so many flavors of sausage you can try them all and still feel like you are changing things up a bit!

I might even add some caraway seed in there just to give it that Reuben Sandwich flavor I love.

This is what Amy of Belly full has to say about this recipe.

Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet – This fast one-pan skillet dish is filling, full of flavor, and so easy for any weeknight dinner!

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Quick Tip: On the run? Wrap this up in a tortilla and you are good to go!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Amy of Belly Full.

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Perfect For Busy Weeknight Meals.

Marci Seither — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:45:04 +0000

Need a Quick Meal? Make this And Everyone Will Beg For Seconds!

I know it is tempting to just grab a pizza from a quick pizza place that only makes pizza to go. Every once in a while that is fine to grab something hot. But how nutritious is it? I mean we are talking a lot of bread with minimal amount of anything else. So when you feel stuck on a weeknight, hurry home and whip this up.

I love that by the time you get the table set and everyone washed up dinner is hot and ready to put on the table. And even better is the fact that the clean-up is only one pot!

Not sure what to do about left overs? Really..that was a trick question because most likely there won’t be any! And if there are they will be great to take for lunch the next day.

Not long ago I made homemade Mac and Cheese for a family I cook for. When left overs of Mac and Cheese were taken into the office to heat up for lunch someone noticed and went home that night and made a homemade mac and cheese as well. Homemade food that is created from scratch is worth the effort. And the great part about this recipe is that chances are you already have most of these ingredients at home.

This is what Chelsea of Chelsea’s Messy Apron has to say about this one pot dinner.

This dish = cheesy perfection. Because, as you can see, there is no skimping on the cheese in this taco pasta!

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Quick Tip: Do you want to make this ever quicker? Go ahead and cook up meat ahead.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Chelsea at Chelsea’s Messy Apron

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In a Rut? Here is a quick and Easy Way to Get Back On the Road Toward Dinner Success!

Marci Seither — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:06:25 +0000

Don’t you wish all of life’s little problems could be conquered this easy?

Tater Tots..who knew they would be the miracle ingredient?

I am always a bit of a skeptic when I see a recipe that boasts that it is so easy a child could assemble it, but really, I think this one goes in that category.

There are a lot of people who can read a recipe and follow it to a tee..whatever that means..but we will say it stands to Tablespoon. Anyway, being able to follow a recipe and the list of ingredients is a great skill, but being able to adapt to what you have is so valuable.

If you don’t have sour cream? you can sub our plain Greek yogurt. Want to reduce calories? Consider replacing oil in baked breads and muffins for applesauce. Can’t find frozen hash browns? Yep, that is what she did. tater tots and to be honest I think in the pan it looks amazing to see them all lined up .

This is what Stacie of Simply Stacie has to say about this family favorite recipe.

This Mexican Tater Tot Casserole was a hit with my family! It was spicy, hearty and tasty. Comfort food for the win.

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Quick Tip: Hey..want to add in a few more favorite ingredients? Go right ahead. I love adding sliced olives and a can of corn into this meat mix.

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Not Sure Whether to Serve This For Breakfast Or Dinner? Make It For Both!

Marci Seither — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:09:51 +0000

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four…

Oohh man I wish I had kept track of how many pounds of potatoes our family have consumed over the years. Or maybe I should say truck loads! We are huge fans of hash browns to potato soup and everything in between.

Potato sides are huge because they are so filling with makes them easy on the budget and when you have a houseful of family, friends, or guests, being able to feed every one without breaking the bank is a huge reality.

I remember when the main potato that was the most consumed were the russets. They are still super popular, but now there are other standards such as Yukon Gold and small red potato. Yeah for spuds of all shapes and sizes!

This is what Chelsea of Gal on a Mission has to say about this favorite side dish.

It’s a fantastic side dish or it really could be eaten for breakfast as well. It’s loaded with potato slices, cheese, bacon pieces and an awesome custard (eggs and milk).Everyone will be coming back for seconds!

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Quick Tip: sprinkle the top with cut chives before serving.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Chelsea at Gal On a Mission

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Think You Go To a Deli For One Of These ..Think Again!

Marci Seither — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:26:27 +0000

This Sandwich Will Make Your Day

I think sandwiches are one of the most underrated foods out there. Believe me, I have made my share of sandwiches over the years!

They are totally portable, can be vegan, gluten free, and whatever you love can be added in!

From Peanut butter, banana, and Nutella to a classic twist on a Monte Cristo classic, a great sandwich just makes the day easier to get through!

I love being able to serve up toasted sandwiches as a side to homemade soups. Since I don’t love doing a lot of cooking on Sundays. Don’t judge me! It is my day off too!

Being able to make a great sandwich that is healthy and hearty is perfect.

This is what Renee has to say about this family favorite.

I can’t think of a better “grilled cheese” than this delicious and easy-to-make Monte Cristo Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich. I was first introduced to the Monte Cristo as a kid. This was one of my own mother’s quick, go-to meals when I was growing up, so as you can imagine, it sort of holds a special place in my heart.

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Quick Tip: I love using different kinds of bread and think this might be great on a Rosemary garlic french bread. What do you think?

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Renee pf Renees Kitchen Adventure.

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I Should Have Made A Double Batch. Seriously, This Pull Apart Was Gone in 5 Seconds

Marci Seither — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:42:15 +0000

The crazy thing is that I had all the ingredients I needed already in my fridge!

Our family loves pizza! Seriously, I think they would have pizza night every night if I made it!

But sometimes I don’t have time, and sometimes we really don’t need a full meal, just something for an after school snack, movie treat, and something hot and yummy. Something that is more filling and is more nutritious than chips or a handful of crackers.

This is exactly the kind of thing you could make any time of day for a quick snack or even part of a meal..heck if the kids or grandkids are coming over and having a slumber party! Pizza Out!

Since this is made in a casserole or even a Bundt pan you don’t even have to worry about forks and plates since you can just pull this apart and eat with your fingers. Napkins, however, are always a good idea!

Okay, now I am getting hungry! Time to raid the fridge and whip of a batch of these!

This is what Sara of Budget Savvy Diva has to say about this Italian inspired recipe.

Just whip it up and your family will have fun pulling apart the casserole ?Oh did I mention the recipe is done in under 30 minutes ( woot woot )

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Quick Tip. I love using a basil white sauce on pizza as well, so go a head, make up a pan of both!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Sara and Budget Savvy Diva

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If You Think Getting Dinner on The Table Is a Chore, Think Again.

Marci Seither — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 18:55:00 +0000

Love being able to make something everyone will love for dinner without making a mess? Yeah.. Me Too!

This is kind of crazy, but I have always wanted to take Tap Dance. Several Years ago I Signed up for class, but after I bought the tap shoes, convinced a friend to sign up with me, and made arrangements for my two young ones to be watched for an hour a week, I found out I was pregnant!

My doctor said as long as it wasn’t clogging I was okay to stay in the class, so I did. I tapped until a few weeks before I delivered. Put it this way, I couldn’t see my feet but I could hear them! And that was the end of my tapping.

Eighteen years later, I am signed up again and am having a total blast, but on Tap days it is nice to have something I don’t have to spend a lot of time preparing. And that is when this dish makes an entrance from stage right. (That is a little theater lingo I picked up.)

This is what Jo of Jo cooks has to say about this recipe.

Anyway, chicken and rice! Who doesn’t love a good chicken and rice casserole sorta dish. But the beauty here is that it’s all made in one skillet, quickly and before you know it dinner is ready to be served.

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Quick Tip.. This is a great dish to toss in other veggies. I love adding thinly sliced carrots in for flavor, color, and texture!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Jo and Jo Cooks.

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Put The Fun In Multi-Functional With Dish

Marci Seither — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 03:44:52 +0000

My Crock Pot Is The Best Friend I Have… In the Kitchen!

I just made a big crock pot of barbequed pulled pork for sandwiches. It was awesome to mix it up a little. I mean the everyday meat and cheese sandwiches get a bit boring. I even put a quart size bag in the freezer for later when I am just too tired to cook. Well not everyone wants pork every week. I know I don’t!

So finding this chicken that was super functional was awesome. Especially since it can be used on salad, in burritos, or just served with rice and beans.

And being able to serve this on a bed of lettuce is great. I love making salads for lunch. But I love being able to make several for the week ahead. I put some dressing in the bottom of a mason jar, then a layer of chicken, some garbanzo beans, lettuce, then put the lid on. When I am ready for lunch I open the jar and turn it upside down on a plate.

This is what Teri of Great Grub has to say about this recipe:

This crock pot cheesy chicken would be great served over a bed of rice too. Also, stuffed into a flour tortilla to make a delicious tasting burrito would be tasty. I know what we are having for dinner tonight. Yum!

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Quick Tip: If you want to add some kick to this recipe go ahead and add a can of diced green chillies. Yumm.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Terri at Good Grubs

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Entree Recipes – Urban Retro Recipes

Looking For a Recipe That is Quick And Easy? Congratulations, You Just Found it!

If You Can Boil Water You Can Make This Classic Dish

GO TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS.

This Dinner Hack Changes The Way We Plan Our Meals

A Cross Between Your Favorite Recipes Make This Single Serving A Huge Saving

GO TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS.

Break out the Polka Music for a Twist on a Classic Favorite!

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Perfect For Busy Weeknight Meals.

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In a Rut? Here is a quick and Easy Way to Get Back On the Road Toward Dinner Success!

Don’t you wish all of life’s little problems could be conquered this easy?

Not Sure Whether to Serve This For Breakfast Or Dinner? Make It For Both!

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four…

Think You Go To a Deli For One Of These ..Think Again!

This Sandwich Will Make Your Day

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I Should Have Made A Double Batch. Seriously, This Pull Apart Was Gone in 5 Seconds

The crazy thing is that I had all the ingredients I needed already in my fridge!

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If You Think Getting Dinner on The Table Is a Chore, Think Again.

Love being able to make something everyone will love for dinner without making a mess? Yeah.. Me Too!

Put The Fun In Multi-Functional With Dish

My Crock Pot Is The Best Friend I Have… In the Kitchen!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Terri at Good Grubs

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Amy of Belly Full.

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Photo and Recipe courtesy of Chelsea at Chelsea’s Messy Apron

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Photo and Recipe courtesy of Renee pf Renees Kitchen Adventure.

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Photo and Recipe courtesy of Sara and Budget Savvy Diva

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