This Bowl of Soup Will Really  Warm You Up!

I love being able to toss a handful of ingredients in a slow cooker and know that in 5 hours we will have an amazing soup ready to eat. This is the kind of meal I love putting together during the week when it feels like you are running out of time and the last thing you want to do is make a meal and clean up a mess! I mean, sure you will have to deal with the empty cans but I can totally handle that!

Ree Drummond always pulls together the easiest meals that are bursting with flavor! And this is one soup that does not disappoint! Ree knows that having a family dinner together is important and being able to take the frazzled mess out of meal planning is a huge benefit.

I love that this recipe can be made while you are out and about, but in a pinch, you can always make this on the stove top in a Dutch oven and let it simmer for a while. Since this recipe makes 12 servings you can count on having leftovers to take for lunch, or enjoy another meal!

This is what Ree says about her recipe.

“It’s my favorite kind of slow cooker recipe in that it requires no pre-cooking or sauteing or browning. You literally throw everything in, turn it on, then go live your life until it’s done.”

GO TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS.

Next Page »

Quick Tip: Make some cheese quesadillas to serve with this soup.

Image and recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond at The Pioneer Woman

The post One Taste and My Mother-In-Law Asked for the Recipe appeared first on Urban Retro Recipes.

Have you ever made tamales from scratch? This is SO Much easier!

A few years ago my daughter and I decided to learn how to make tamales. When I saw that a local eaterie was having a class I decided to sign up us. In fact, I decided to sign up my mom as well. I made us all matching aprons and we took the class together. It was a total blast and the best part was that we were able to take the tamales we made

I made us all matching aprons and we took the class together. It was a total blast and the best part was that we were able to take the tamales we made home. We made chicken and beef and even though it has been several years ago I still remember the amazing taste.

The other thing I learned after taking the class is that tamale making is hard work! It is very time consuming and I can see why groups of people make them together and create huge bunches.
Even though this isn’t quite the same thing, I love that the flavors remind me of what we created during class. I also love that this can be made in one pan. Actually a skillet, which has perfect for going from the oven straight to the table.

And you know what that means? The less pans there are the less mess it makes. Serious;y this is going to be one of our new go to meals. It might have to cook for 50 minutes but only takes 10 mi minutes to prepare.

This is what Jo at Jo Cooks has to say about her recipe.

This Beef Tamale Casserole will certainly make your dinner time easy. We’re talking comfort food to the max, layers of cornbread, enchilada sauce, spiced ground beef, loaded with cheese then baked to perfection!

GO TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS.

Next Page »

Quick Tip: Not a beef fan? Go ahead and swap out for chicken and green enchilada sauce instead of red.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Jo at Jo Cooks.

The post Once Skillet Dinner Like You have Never Tasted Before appeared first on Urban Retro Recipes.

With this recipe, you don’t even have to fire up the grill.

I am loving the summer days, but the thought of cooking up something hot and heavy just does not appeal to me. Yet there is something about the summer sizzle that rocks the menu.

Plus, this is the kind of salad that is a full meal and can be served for lunch at the lake, or evening after a hard day at work. Add some tortilla chips and fresh salsa and you are pretty set. Margarita’s are optional!

I am such a huge fan of cooking ahead, so I will make twice as much of this chicken and put half in the freezer so when I want to have this dish again all I have to do it reheat and add to a fresh bed of lettuce and produce.

Need something even more portable? Wrap up this in a large tortilla and you are ready to go!

Here  is what Katrina of Cafe Delites has to say about her sizzling hot salad.

Red chilli flakes…freshly squeezed lime juice…coriander (sub it out if you don’t like it, but man it’s good in this), garlic…cumin… so many flavours that dance together and create a steamy love affair on your tongue.

GO TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS.

Next Page »

Quick Tip: Have a hankering for beef? Just swap out beef for chicken or better yet, make a batch of each!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Katrina of Cafe Delites. 

The post Get it While It is HOT..hot..hot! This dish really sizzles! appeared first on Urban Retro Recipes.

]]> http://urbanretrorecipes.com/get-hot-hot-hot-dish-really-sizzles/feed/ 0 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/its-all-greek-to-me/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/its-all-greek-to-me/#respond Wed, 31 May 2017 06:49:20 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=935 It’s Not Just A Salad. It is a Way Of Life! If you have ever been to a women’s salad luncheon you understand the urgent need to freshen up the menu pool. I get it. I really do. There is a comfort in knowing that the salad you always make doesn’t even require you to […]

The post It’s All Greek To Me! appeared first on Urban Retro Recipes.

]]> AmpedSense.OptimizeAdSpot('AP'); AmpedSense.OptimizeAdSpot('IL'); AmpedSense.OptimizeAdSpot('IR');

It’s Not Just A Salad. It is a Way Of Life!

If you have ever been to a women’s salad luncheon you understand the urgent need to freshen up the menu pool.

I get it. I really do. There is a comfort in knowing that the salad you always make doesn’t even require you to break open a cookbook or reference one of the magazines that you have stacked up next to your bed.

When we lived in Minnesota, one of the things considered a salad was Jell-O with fruit cocktail and a dollop of Cool Whip. Maybe it was just me, but seeing a rainbow of assorted Jell-O salads was a bit alarming.

I mean if it was the dessert bar, I guess I would understand, but there are some serious things to take into consideration when it comes to building a perfect salad. This salad has so many awesome ingredients that all you need to do is add a piece of chicken and you are ready to go!

This is what Karina of Cafe Delights says about this fresh side.

Avocado Greek Salad is a twist on the traditional Greek Salad! Normally, an authentic Greek salad does not contain avocado or lettuce but consists of green peppers (or capsicum), tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, and onion. In this house, however, we always add avocado. Avocado – on – everything – addiction. And why not?! It’s such a great addition, you’ll be doing it too!

GO TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS.

Next Page »

Quick Tip: If you buy an avocado that isn’t ripe you can help Mother Nature a bit by doing the following.  Completely wrap avocado with tinfoil, then place it in a baking dish, and transferring it to a 200°F oven for 10 minutes, or until it softens. Avocados release ethylene gas, which ultimately promotes ripening. Who Knew?

Recipe and photo courtesy of Karina of Cafe Delights

The post It’s All Greek To Me! appeared first on Urban Retro Recipes.

]]> http://urbanretrorecipes.com/its-all-greek-to-me/feed/ 0 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/5-ingredients-needed-chicken-sizzle/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/5-ingredients-needed-chicken-sizzle/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2017 04:37:42 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=298 Big, Bold, Flavor, California Style! When our family moved from California to Minnesota, I was in for a bit of a shock the first time we went to a large potluck, the menu was a bit different from what we ate in California, starting with the vegetables. Salads could easily range from finely chopped iceberg […]

The post Only 5 Ingredients Needed to Make This Chicken Salad Sizzle! appeared first on Urban Retro Recipes.

]]> AmpedSense.OptimizeAdSpot('AP'); AmpedSense.OptimizeAdSpot('IL'); AmpedSense.OptimizeAdSpot('IR');

Big, Bold, Flavor, California Style!

When our family moved from California to Minnesota, I was in for a bit of a shock the first time we went to a large potluck, the menu was a bit different from what we ate in California, starting with the vegetables.

Salads could easily range from finely chopped iceberg lettuce to Jell-O with fruit cocktail in it, and a dollop of Cool Whip on top. They thought that a salad could be the main course was a bit foreign. Uff Da!

I am a huge fan of this salad, and this one has it all! In When the weather starts to get a little warm, and the local farmer’s market is full of fresh produce it is time to put away the soup pot. I have to admit, as much as I know having a salad with dinner is a good idea; sometimes I get a little bored with the same veggies tossed together in a bowl.

This is one of my go-to recipes that I never get tired of. Plus, I love the fact that I can cook up a bunch of chicken in the honey mustard glaze and set aside some in a freezer bag so we can enjoy another amazing salad by just popping it in the microwave and putting it over the rest of the garden goodness.

USE THE RED NEXT PAGE LINK BELOW FOR THE RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS.

Next Page »

Quick Tip: If you are going to take a salad to a party or potluck but not serve it right away consider taking everything you need to combine later. So much less mess and crisp.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Karina of Cafe Delights

The post Only 5 Ingredients Needed to Make This Chicken Salad Sizzle! appeared first on Urban Retro Recipes.

]]> http://urbanretrorecipes.com/5-ingredients-needed-chicken-sizzle/feed/ 0