lunch – Urban Retro Recipes http://urbanretrorecipes.com Recipes written by Marci Seither Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:08:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 Think You Go To a Deli For One Of These ..Think Again! http://urbanretrorecipes.com/think-go-deli-one-think/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/think-go-deli-one-think/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:26:27 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1827 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 […]

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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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No time for breakfast? Think again!

This easy breakfast is the best idea since sliced bread. I totally get that sometimes we don’t have time to actually sit down and have a hot meal, especially when everyone running in different directions first thing in the morning.

I have heard over and over again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. To be honest, this breakfast is way too easy to skip. It is the perfect grab and go food that combines all the best breakfast food in one little package consisting of more food!

You could buy a tray of  breakfast-ables that have a some grapes, a few crackers, and a hard boiled egg in it. However,  it probably has a shelf life of about 3 weeks.

Isn’t’ something fresh a better way to roll?

The answer to that is YES. Now, I am not going to say that my kids would have eaten this breakfast every day of the year because they love having choices but this is definitely something that would have been a regular on the menu.

This is what Natalie has to say about this fast food from home recipe.

Our oldest is obsessed with french toast. He requests it on an almost daily basis. Our youngest would rather eat eggs and sausage. But like many of you, our mornings are rushed and I don’t always have time to make a big hearty breakfast. So this was my solution. Quick, easy and surprisingly tasty!

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Quick Tip..You can also use turkey sausage.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Natalie ast Life Made Simple.

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Do You Know Why Real Men Eat Quiche? http://urbanretrorecipes.com/know-real-men-eat-quiche/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/know-real-men-eat-quiche/#respond Sat, 26 Aug 2017 20:02:42 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1784 Real men eat REAL food! This dish is loaded with all kinds of fresh and amazing food that anyone with an appetite will love. Not I have to admit, I don’t always put this in a crust because to be honest, I am trying to shave off a few calories here and there, but this […]

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Real men eat REAL food! This dish is loaded with all kinds of fresh and amazing food that anyone with an appetite will love.

Not I have to admit, I don’t always put this in a crust because to be honest, I am trying to shave off a few calories here and there, but this recipe is awesome because it can be made with or without the crust. The real flavor and nutrition is in the filling.
With a recipe like this you can do sop many amazing things to suit your preferences and please everyone who comes to the table. In fact you might want to go ahead and make a few versions. I know we have kids that love sauted mushrooms and some that really don’t so I could make one of each I mean why waste a perfectly good ingredient on a picky eater who is going to leave them on the plate?

You can also add in sun dried tomatoes, cubed zucchini, and I have even been known to toss some left-over rice or corn in just because I hate tossing out a small serving and know it will get eaten eventually.
Part of being a good household manager is trying to think of creative ways to re-purpose things and that includes how we deal with left-overs. Maybe this should have been called Left Over Quiche! Now that is success!

Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!     ~~ Andrew Carnegie

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Quick Tip: Feel free to substitute the bacon for other meats. I personally Love Spinach Feta Chicken sausage.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.

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The Best Homemade Fudgy Cocoa Brownies http://urbanretrorecipes.com/best-homemade-fudgy-cocoa-brownies/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/best-homemade-fudgy-cocoa-brownies/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:33:43 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1192 Best Brownie on the PLANET! and that is putting it mildly! My mom packed the best lunches when I was growing up. There were a lot of things she would put in our bags to make them interesting, but basically it boiled down to the basics. Such as a sandwich, chips, whatever fruit was in […]

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Best Brownie on the PLANET! and that is putting it mildly!

My mom packed the best lunches when I was growing up. There were a lot of things she would put in our bags to make them interesting, but basically it boiled down to the basics. Such as a sandwich, chips, whatever fruit was in season, and a cookie or baked treat.

There were many times that I would open my lunch and see that she had made brownies. Yummo!

I try to have brownie mixes on hand for those last minute treat items, but after I made these and saw how simple it was I will never go back to boxed mixes again.

The best part is that you probably have these ingredients idn your pantry right now! So what are we waiting for? Let’s bake something memorable tight now!

This is what Karina of Cafe Delights has to say about this classic recipe.

The Best, Fudgy ONE BOWL Cocoa Brownies! A special addition gives these brownies a super fudgy centre without losing that crispy, crackly top!

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Quick Tip: OPTIONAL
Crushed walnuts, peanuts, almonds, pecans, etc. Chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Karina of Cafe Delights

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Roasted Strawberry and Feta Focaccia with Balsamic Glaze, So Unique I had To Try It http://urbanretrorecipes.com/roasted-strawberry-feta-focaccia-balsamic-glaze-unique-try/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/roasted-strawberry-feta-focaccia-balsamic-glaze-unique-try/#respond Sat, 27 May 2017 06:04:21 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=860   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 […]

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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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Get the Dish on This Multitasking Pasta Salad http://urbanretrorecipes.com/side-dish-might-feel-cheating/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/side-dish-might-feel-cheating/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2017 03:25:27 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=513 This Side Dish Dresses Up Any Picnic! I just checked to make sure our gas grill is ready to fire up. The taste of grilled chicken, crusty french bread and a cold side make eating outside extra awesome. Especially when you don’t have to spend a ton of time cooking in the kitchen. This recipe […]

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This Side Dish Dresses Up Any Picnic!

I just checked to make sure our gas grill is ready to fire up. The taste of grilled chicken, crusty french bread and a cold side make eating outside extra awesome. Especially when you don’t have to spend a ton of time cooking in the kitchen.

This recipe originally called for frozen spinach but I love being able to toss some fresh spinach into anything for an added wholesome touch.

Being a busy family on the go means having to either have great recipes or having to buy prepackaged foods to take to picnics and get-togethers.

Thankfully, this recipe calls for everything I usually have on hand and is super easy to make the day before. I just put this into a large zip-lock bag to save on space and when it is time to serve, just pull it out of my ice chest or fridge, put into a bowl, add a small handful of extra Parmesan cheese on top and BAM..we are ready to dish up!

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Quick Tip: If you have some extra artichoke hearts or fresh mozzarella cheese, just put those in as well. I am all for customizing dished with our families favorite ingredients!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Kristyn of Lil’ Luna 

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If this is what a salad looks like all I can say is Bring it on!

Enticing my kids to eat their vegetables is like trying to turn cleaning their room into a game. It only works if you are Mary Poppins!

Packed with vegetables, crisp apples, craisins, and walnuts this is as satisfying to the taste buds as it is pleasing to the eye.

Face it, I haven’t heard very many people say the eat too many vegetables, but with a recipe like this, getting your tribe to eat their greens won’t be too difficult. In fact, they might even ask for a second helping!

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Quick Tip: Mix up salad, put in a large Zip-Loc bag, and keep in refrigerator until you are ready to use. Then just pour in dressing, shake and put into a bowl for serving.

 Recipe and photo courtesy of Jaclyn of Cooking Classy.

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