kosher salt – 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 When My Family Bit Into These They Were In For a Bacon Surprise http://urbanretrorecipes.com/family-bit-bacon-surprise/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/family-bit-bacon-surprise/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:22:58 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2176 Not Sure What To Make For Game Night? Try This Twist On a Classic Slider! I would have never thought to use a potato as a bun! I cook for a family and they want me to try to add more gluten free recipes into their menu. When I came across this flavor packed and […]

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Not Sure What To Make For Game Night? Try This Twist On a Classic Slider!

I would have never thought to use a potato as a bun! I cook for a family and they want me to try to add more gluten free recipes into their menu. When I came across this flavor packed and tasty morsel I knew I had to try it! It is perfect for a family of any size because you can easily adjust the ingredients to meet your crowd’s size.

 

Whether you are watching the game at your house, or having everyone over for a get together Nobody can resist this creative finger food!

 

Won’t they be surprised when I serve up a small platter of this with some sliced fresh fruit on the side! And if you are anything like me you are probably wondering what to do with the potato that you scoop out. I am such a frugal cook when it comes to using everything I can. So what I did was to save it for the next day to use in potato pancakes!

And since I knew I was going to do that, I went ahead and cooked up extra bacon for the morning as well. Seriously, life is way to short to always be cleaning so I try to plan ahead and cook ahead as much as I can.

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Quick Tip: We LOVE pepper crusted bacon or maple bacon but if bacon is not on your list of favorite foods, you can always swap out the hamburger for chicken or turkey sausage.

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Six Ingredients Is All Your Need To Bring On the WOW Factor http://urbanretrorecipes.com/six-ingredients-need-bring-wow-factor/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/six-ingredients-need-bring-wow-factor/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2017 09:58:12 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2135 Need to Bring a Stellar Side Dish To The Next Potluck? This Is One That Is Sure To Impress! Is it just me or is trying to come up with creative ways for my family to add more vegetables a chore. Seriously, I have grilled zucchini, sautéed carrots, and steamed broccoli, but this recipe takes […]

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Need to Bring a Stellar Side Dish To The Next Potluck? This Is One That Is Sure To Impress!

Is it just me or is trying to come up with creative ways for my family to add more vegetables a chore. Seriously, I have grilled zucchini, sautéed carrots, and steamed broccoli, but this recipe takes creativity to a whole new level.

The think I love about buying a cauliflower is that they really last a long time in the fridge. Even after they are cut up they are super hearty. You can eat them raw with a dip, or even riced as the base of a dish. Talk about functional!  I love that this dish is actually more along the line of a loaded baked potato. All the familiar flavors of your favorite stuffed spud are in this cheesy casserole that is low in carbs and high in flavor.

The other day I say that the store I was shopping at started carrying multi colored cauliflower. There are shades of green and purples. Talk about a color splash. I think that it exactly the kind of thing kids would love trying. And adding bacon to the top is just flat out brilliant. I know my kids will eat just about anything that has bacon on it and chances are so will your family. So roll up your sleeves, pick up some of this versatile yet understated veggie and make something memorable.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes quite a big dish, so for a smaller crowd, just cut the ingredients in half!

Image and recipe courtesy of Food Network.com

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Fall Into Love With These Favorite Flavors. http://urbanretrorecipes.com/fall-love-favorite-flavors/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/fall-love-favorite-flavors/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:18:46 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2035 This Might Just Be The Best New Recipe You Try All Fall Let’s just be totally honest here. I love American food just as much as anyone else such as hamburgers and French fries, Mac and Cheese, where the cheese just connects your fork to the plate it is so stringy and gooey, and pizza. […]

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This Might Just Be The Best New Recipe You Try All Fall

Let’s just be totally honest here. I love American food just as much as anyone else such as hamburgers and French fries, Mac and Cheese, where the cheese just connects your fork to the plate it is so stringy and gooey, and pizza. So when I saw a recipe where all these flavors were mixed together in one skillet I was a bit skeptical. I mean is this like a “Clean out the fridge and see if anyone notices.”  Kind of a recipe?  The answer to that is NO! This literally where you cook everything using only one pan, wave your magic wooden spoon, and smell the magic happen!

I should have known this would be amazing when I saw it had bacon in it. Now the biggest hurdle is to see if my family loves it.

The apples and Brussel sprouts are perfect cooked this way, which is a huge deal for me. I am not the biggest Brussel sprout fan, but my family just could not get enough of this once I put it one the table. In fact, they already asked me to put it on the menu again and want me to make a double batch so we have enough for lunch left-overs.
This is what Erin of Well Plated has to say about this healthy dish.

“With sweet potatoes, apples, Brussels sprouts and bacon, this healthy Paleo chicken skillet is packed with flavor and delivers every food group in one pan!”

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Quick Tip: This meal stays good for three days in fridge but when reheating you may want to add a bit more chicken broth to keep from drying out.

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This Dinner Hack Changes The Way We Plan Our Meals http://urbanretrorecipes.com/dinner-hack-changes-way-plan-meals/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/dinner-hack-changes-way-plan-meals/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:32:02 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2025 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 […]

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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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Classic Taste With New Potential http://urbanretrorecipes.com/classic-taste-new-potential/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/classic-taste-new-potential/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2017 06:16:41 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=451 Great alternative to potato salad or coleslaw. I am not sure what it is about macaroni, but I always think of it as something to be served hot and with plenty of cheese. This recipe has definitely caused me to stop and reconsider. With a variety of color and texture, it is full of all […]

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Great alternative to potato salad or coleslaw.

I am not sure what it is about macaroni, but I always think of it as something to be served hot and with plenty of cheese.

This recipe has definitely caused me to stop and reconsider. With a variety of color and texture, it is full of all the things I love in a potato salad, without having all the hassle of boiling, peeling and cutting up the spuds.

When you have a bunch of kids you end up going to a lot of picnics and get-to-gethers. Sometimes the thought of making one more dish can be overwhelming. It is nice to have a handful of recipes that are easy to make and most likely you already have the basic ingredients on hand. This is one of those recipes.

Plus, if you have put your families’ favorite ingredients in this macaroni salad, chances are your kids will make sure they get a scoop on their plates before running off for their next activity.

A huge shout out to Jaclyn and Cooking Classy for this fun summer salad.

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Quick Tip: This is a great way to utilize a few of your leftovers such as marinated artichoke hearts or sliced olives.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Jayclyn and Cooking Classy.

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Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki Takes The Worry Out of Dinner. http://urbanretrorecipes.com/crock-pot-chicken-teriyaki-takes-worry-dinner/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/crock-pot-chicken-teriyaki-takes-worry-dinner/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:00:27 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=214 Fix it and Forget it! Now That Is The Ultimate Convenience It takes a lot of juggling to keep up with everyone’s busy schedules. As a mom of six kids, I remember hectic days when it felt like we lived in the car!  And I know I am not the only one who wonders how she […]

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Fix it and Forget it! Now That Is The Ultimate Convenience

It takes a lot of juggling to keep up with everyone’s busy schedules. As a mom of six kids, I remember hectic days when it felt like we lived in the car!  And I know I am not the only one who wonders how she can be so busy and yet never feel like she never gets enough accomplished. Is that you?

I see you out there..nodding your head “Yes!”

While life can feel like a merry-go-round on warp speed, there are things that come up that we don’t want to miss. Life is too short not to live it the fullest.

The last thing you want to do after a long day is worry about what you are fixing for dinner. Time to pull out the crock pot! You can put this chicken in before you leave the house, so all you have to do is steam some rice and veggie and dinner is served!

 

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Quick Tip: Leftovers makes a super easy lunch

photo and recipe courtesy of Six Sisters Stuff.

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Come One In and Pull Up A Plate!

There is nothing like having a big family and including extra people over to share a meal. There is laughter, several lively conversations, and lots of food. Sometimes my kids would have friends over, and when I started cooking dinner I noticed they would ask if there was anything they could do to help, which was an unspoken code for “That smells so amazing is it possible to stay for dinner?”

My mom had taught me from a young age that there was always room around the dining room table for one or two more. The big question is what can I make that everyone will like and will feed the masses without the huge messes! The key? Have a few great stand-by recipes just like this crowd-pleasing favorite.

Really, how can you go wrong with pasta?

 

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This is also a perfect recipe to make when you are taking a meal to someone who needs a bit of help. It is easy to take over uncooked with instructions to pop into the oven.

Recipe and photo are courtesy of Kristyn of Lil Luna.

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If I Had A Nickle For Every time I Shared This Casserole Recipe…

I love big family get-togethers! Whether it is a holiday, reunion, or just a time when we can all gather round the dining table there is nothing as hearty and nostalgic as a big pan of creamy scalloped potatoes. I usually have to make extra because we love them as left-overs!

The fact that you can make a huge dish is a relief because this is one our kids’ favorite way to fix potatoes and when you can buy a big bag of spuds fairly cheap, this also is budget friendly.

While scalloped potato dishes are not super fancy, there are a few basics that can set them apart from being boring to brilliantly prepared even for those just getting started in the kitchen.

The secret is in details.

This classic side dish that has been a standard next to honey glazed hams for as long as I can remember. Adding garlic and several varieties of cheese make this a perfect side dish for any occasion.

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Quick Tip: Since this is a dish that takes a while to bake, make sure to put this in the oven in plenty of time. Let is set for 5-10 minutes before serving.

This recipe and photo are courtesy of Baked by Rachel.

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Voted One Of The Best Potluck Recipes Ever

I was so glad when I came across this recipe on the internet. I almost forgot about it.

I remember when we were visiting our friends, Bob and Ginger, and she fixed it for us along with a garden fresh salad and loaf of garlicky french bread. In fact, our kids even asked for a second helping.

Spaghetti is such a dinnertime staple, but being able to pop it in the oven and forget about it was something that really caught my attention, because instead of boiling spaghetti noodles as everyone was arriving, Ginger had the pan of piping hot goodness already in the oven so it was really easy to serve up hot after everyone gathered around the dining room table.

Getting together with Bob and Ginger felt more like we were with family instead of friends. And now, even though we live two time zones apart, I still think of them everytime I make this yummy meal!

This is one of those recipes that is easy to freeze for later, or to take to someone who may need a hot homecooked meal.

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Quick Tip: It can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a day or so before baking!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Lauren of Tastes Better From Scratch.

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