In Demand – 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 My Grandma Miller Made This For Every Family Reunion. http://urbanretrorecipes.com/grandma-miller-made-every-family-reunion/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/grandma-miller-made-every-family-reunion/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2017 06:40:02 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1545 Nostalgic and delicious. This dish really brings back happy summer memories. Every summer my dad’s side of the family had a big Family Reunion. It changed locations over the years and us kids, who used to go swimming afterwards all grew up and started having kids of our own. But one thing that has not […]

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Nostalgic and delicious. This dish really brings back happy summer memories.

Every summer my dad’s side of the family had a big Family Reunion. It changed locations over the years and us kids, who used to go swimming afterwards all grew up and started having kids of our own. But one thing that has not changed are the long tables of some of the best cooking ever.

Homemade cherry cheesecakes, baked beans, potato salad, and Grandma Miller’s Chicken and homemade noodles.

Not just egg noodles like what you buy in the store, but floured dough noodles that were a labor of love.

She would mix the dough, then roll it out really thin, and eventually make small thin strips that would be dropped into the boiling broth.

It was one of those things that you couldn’t get enough of and knew that family reunion wouldn’t be the same without them.

This recipe is almost the same. Except instead of noodles the dough is cut into squares. So much easier, without compromising on the flavor.

This is what Tiffany of Eat At Home Cooks has to say about this Southern Hospitality Favorite.

A bowl of homemade chicken and dumplings. A glass of sweet tea. It’s a meal any Kentuckian would be proud to fix and danged happy to sit down to. And it’s not hard to make. Come on, I’ll show you how.

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Quick Tip: I like to add diced carrots and frozen peas to my chicken and dumplings for flavor, color and taste. Yum.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Tiffany of Eat At Home Cooks.

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]]> http://urbanretrorecipes.com/grandma-miller-made-every-family-reunion/feed/ 90 When You Have to Bring a Side Dish.. check out this Savory Wonder! http://urbanretrorecipes.com/bring-side-dish-one-savory-wonder/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/bring-side-dish-one-savory-wonder/#comments Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:41:30 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1395 Raise your hand if you need some Side Dish Inspirations. Thank You! I see those hands waving! In the summer months, I have to admit, I tend to get a little lazy when it comes to side dishes. Really, why not cut up a watermelon and call it good! But every once in a while, […]

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Raise your hand if you need some Side Dish Inspirations. Thank You! I see those hands waving!

In the summer months, I have to admit, I tend to get a little lazy when it comes to side dishes. Really, why not cut up a watermelon and call it good! But every once in a while, the regular dish of baked beans, salad, or melon, might not be the best choice. Sure it is the easiest go-to, but how about trying something new.

This corn dish is savory and has a little heat. Plus you can actually prepare this in advance so all you have to do is toss it in the oven before you need it so it is hot and ready to serve. Seriously, I think people will love this.

If you have fresh corn, well, there you go! A new way to serve it. In fact, I love roasting corn on the BBQ, cutting it off the ear and putting it in the freezer for later use. I roast it right in the husk so it doesn’t dry out and has a bit of a smokey flavor. But, you can also just buy a can of corn and call it good. After all, this is supposed to make your life easier so let’s apron up and get cooking.

Imma had a recipe for creamed corn, but I never have that on hand. Ever. So was happy to see that she also had this version.

I think it is just as easy and actually looks a little better. Plus, I do like the idea of adding in sausage if you would like. Hey, I am all for cleaning out the little odds and ends in the fridge and if it sounds like it could go in this cheesy dish, feel free to add it in.

This is what Imma has to say about her dish.

There are no words that I can use to satisfactory express how tasty this Caribbean Corn Pie is. Seriously! Am going blank on this one. Ok, here is my attempt at it. Spoon after spoon after spoon of Pillowy, Creamy, Corny, Spicy Goodness.

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Quick Tip: Feel free to sprinkle bacon bits on top for a little added flavor. Not that it really needs any, but our family goes hog wild over anything with bacon on it.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Imma of Immaculate Bites.

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Fix this casserole for dinner and enjoy the time you save!

I recently talked with my adult daughter about what she remembered about how I handled chores when our kids were younger.

She commented on the fact that I had a set list of chores with each child doing one 15-20 minute task every day, and that I planned out our meals.

Being able to sit down and think of 10 meals your family would love, shop for all the ingredients at once and do the prep and cooking in one slot of time saved me hours of work later.

I used to think of it as cooking it forward. Not only did it save on the cooking time, but the biggie was the clean-up.

Think about it, if all you have to do is put prepped ingredients together and put it in the oven, that is a huge saving of time.

This recipe is one that you can prep weeks before by just having the chicken cooked and cubed.

Kristyne of Lil’ Luna also saves time by cooking ahead. Now that is one smart Cook! Thanks for the useful tip.

You can buy cooked, chopped chicken, but I like to bake my chicken earlier in the morning. I usually line a cookie sheet with foil, add some chicken breast and drizzle a little bit of olive oil and lemon pepper. I cook at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

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Quick Tip: If you are not a big fan of celery go ahead and swap out that ingredient for green beans, broccoli, or zucchini. Seriously, this is a great recipe to cater to your families preferences.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Kristyne of Lil’ Luna.  

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I love pesto so the thought of a pesto chicken? Yeah..that is totally up my Menu Ally.

Recently I joined the local Weight Watchers. I know I need to lose a few sizes to get to the weight on my drivers license. I know I can do it, but my problem? I love to eat!

I mean with all the yummy recipes I have been writing and trying how could a gal even think about calories.

Wrong.

This dish is only 7 points on Weight Watcher.

Sure you can serve it over pasta to add a few more points but you can also make pasta from your zucchini using the Spirilazer.

Either way, this chicken dish is a huge hit with out family because it is big on taste, but waistline and budget friendly.

This is what Katerina of Diethood has to say about her dish.

Create a restaurant-style meal at home with this flavor-packed, creamless Creamy Pesto Chicken dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes! Your tummy will thank you.

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Quick Tip: If you splash a bit of white wine in bottom of pan after cooking chicken it helps to release all the fat and pieces of meat.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Katerina of Diethood 

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You can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes with this one bowl meal!

Have you ever wondered why dinner time is so frustrating? I think it is because there are so many choices out there on what to fix, finding the right recipe everyone likes, and that doesn’t require getting all the pans in the kitchen dirty.

Being able to have ingredients on hand is also key in creating meals that don’t feel like the same thing over and over.

I have to admit I don’t cook with instant rice very often, but seeing this recipe and how fast it is to put together is definitely a game changer. The real surprise for me was the fajita seasoning.

I also love the fact that you can basically cook this on an electric hot plate.  Take these ingredients and toss it in a dutch oven. Life is good.

This is what Stacey says about this family favorite.

It really packs a punch of flavor and my family just went crazy over it. The best part is it’s got your veggies, protein, and starch all right in there so you can have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes and only have a bowl and a dish to wash – well, that is if you use paper plates, but I digress… ?

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Quick Tip: Cooking chicken ahead is such a huge time saver. OR buy a rotisserie chicken and you are ready.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Stacey from Southern Bite

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My Family Couldn’t Get Enough Of This!

My Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill would often talk about stopping into the home-style restaurant on one of their car tours as if it was one of the highlights of the trip. When I asked what restaurant it was they exclaimed, “Cracker Barrel!”

I remember traveling across the country with our kids in a big Suburban one summer to visit friends in the midwest and experience some of our National Parks. Being from California we had heard of Cracker Barrel but had never been to one.

We had been driving for hours and finding a place to pull over for a hot meal was something we looked forward to as much as getting out of the car.

When we spotted the Cracker Barrel sign, we knew it was time to stop. Boy were we glad we did, their southern style of hospitality was as amazing as the comfort food on their menu!

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Quick Tip: This is a perfect make-ahead dish to make when company is coming over or to take to a potluck.

Photo and recipe courtesy of  Dan at Cakes Cottage.com

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