Welcome to UrbanOrganic.com!

Glad you stopped by. Urban Organic is all about fresh, easy recipes made for real life, such as small kitchens, busy days, and big cravings.

We focus on one recipe at a time, so you can cook without stress or clutter. No long lists. No fancy gear. Just smart, simple food that works.

Inspired by city living and everyday moments, each recipe brings something real to your table: fast, flavorful, and always doable.

If you love cooking but don’t love the fuss, you’re in the right place. Let’s keep it fresh, honest, and good.

Meet the Creative Minds Behind Urban Organic

At UrbanOrganic.com, we’re more than just recipe writers, we’re everyday cooks, flavor chasers, and nature lovers who believe food should be simple, sustainable, and deeply satisfying. Here’s a little more about the people stirring things up in our kitchen:

Jessica Martinez

Jessica Martinez – Pastry Chef & Recipe Developer

Jessica’s kitchen is where classic Southwestern flavors meet organic baking magic. Trained at the Santa Fe Community College, she specializes in gluten-free pastries and plant-based sweets that surprise and delight. 

Her passion lies in honoring tradition while making baking more inclusive and sustainable for everyone. To Jessica, baking is storytelling, with sugar, spice, and a sense of place. 

When she’s not developing new recipes or styling desserts for photoshoots, she’s exploring local markets, experimenting with native ingredients like piñon nuts and blue corn, or sharing baking tips with home bakers around the world.

About Jessica
Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson – Founder & Culinary Director

Michael’s love for cooking began in the heart of Oregon, where fresh ingredients and wild landscapes shaped his approach to food. 

After graduating from the Southwestern Oregon Community College with a focus on classical and contemporary cooking practices, he spent over a decade promoting sustainable cooking through workshops, recipe development, and community programs.

He always wants to keep everything local, seasonal, and always grounded in respect for the planet. Michael believes even the simplest dish can be meaningful when it starts with good ingredients and intention. 

Outside the kitchen, you’ll find him hiking mountain trails, tending to his heirloom veggie garden, or sourcing inspiration from neighborhood farmers’ markets..

About Michael

Why We Started Urban Organic

It began with a window box of herbs and a late-night craving. No meal plan. No big kitchen. Just a need for something fresh, warm, and made from scratch.

We were city people: working, rushing, trying to eat better, but always running out of time. Most food blogs felt too much: too many steps, too many ingredients, too little room for real life.

So we started writing down the kinds of recipes we wished we had. Simple ones. Bold flavors. Nothing fancy, just honest food with a little style.

Urban Organic grew from that idea: one recipe, one page, one small moment to slow down and enjoy something real.

We’re here for the tired, the curious, the hungry, and the in-a-hurry. If you’ve got five minutes and a fork, you belong here.

Our Mission and Values

At Urban Organic, our mission is simple: to make real food feel possible – no matter your kitchen size, schedule, or skill level. We focus on one good recipe at a time, built for everyday cooks who want fresh flavor without the pressure.

We’re not here to complicate things. We’re here to help you enjoy the process, taste every bite, and feel good about what you just made.

Here’s what we believe in:

  • Less but Better: One great recipe beats ten average ones. We keep it focused, clear, and worth your time.
  • City-Smart Simplicity: We get it, you’ve got limited space and maybe one clean pan. That’s enough. Our recipes are built to work with what you have.
  • Fresh First: Good food starts with good ingredients. We keep it seasonal, mindful, and never overcomplicated.
  • Food for Now: You won’t find meal plans or diet trends here. Just honest food that fits your real life, quick meals, weekend comfort, or a snack that hits the spot.
  • Everyone’s Invited: You don’t need chef skills to belong here. Urban Organic is for the curious, the busy, the beginners, and anyone who wants to cook something that actually feels good.

How We Keep It Real at Urban Organic

We know the internet is full of food advice, hacks, and “best-ever” claims. At Urban Organic, we do things differently: no noise, no pressure, just honest recipes for real life.

Here’s how we stay true to that:

Small Kitchen Tested

Our recipes are built for real spaces: tiny counters, shared stoves, maybe one skillet. If it works in a tight spot, it’ll work anywhere.

Ingredients You Actually Have

No rare powders or one-use items. We build around what’s already in your fridge, pantry, or local store. Less waste, more flavor.

One Recipe = Full Focus

We’re not about meal plans or 10-dish lineups. One solid recipe, done well, is enough to make your day better.

We’re Cook-First, Content-Second

Our team cooks before we write. If we don’t serve it to friends, we won’t post it. No shortcuts, no guessing. Just real meals, made with care.

Zero Pretend, All Flavor

We’re not trying to be trendy. We’re just into good food that feels right, tastes fresh, and doesn’t take forever to make.

How to Get the Most Out of Urban Organic

We’ve designed Urban Organic to be quick to browse, easy to use, and full of flavor. No endless scrolling, no fluff, just the good stuff, ready when you are.

Here’s how to make your time here simple and tasty:

  • The Homepage: Start with our homepage to catch the freshest recipe drops, seasonal bites, and food ideas that match the mood. 
  • Recipe by Recipe: Each recipe lives on its own page. One dish. One story. One set of clear steps. No distractions. You’ll find all the key info: ingredients, swaps, shortcuts, and serving tips, right where you need them.
  • Recipe Lists: Looking for a theme? Visit our curated lists. From breakfast to dinner, these collections help you cook with focus and fun.
  • Cuisine Tags: Craving something specific? Use the cuisine tags to explore dishes from around the world: street-style Thai, cozy Italian, fresh Mediterranean, and more.
  • The Ingredient Filter: Got spinach and a lemon? Use our ingredient filter to find recipes that match what’s in your fridge. Fast. No waste. No guesswork.
  • Quick Search Bar: Know what you want? Type it in. Our search is built for speed. Recipes come up clean and clear, so you’re cooking, not clicking.

Join the Urban Organic Kitchen Club

Urban Organic isn’t just a recipe site, it’s a place for food lovers who want less noise and more flavor. Whether you’re cooking solo, meal-prepping for the week, or just learning your way around a pan, you’re part of our kitchen crew.

Here’s how to stay close to the stove with us:

Sign Up for Our Weekly Drop

Our recipes don’t shout, they arrive quietly in your inbox, once a week. Fresh, tested, and made for real life. No spam, no overwhelm. Just one recipe worth trying.

Follow Our Feed

Catch behind-the-scenes peeks, quick tips, and real-time bites on Instagram and Pinterest. We share what’s cooking in our test kitchens, and in yours.

  •  Pinterest: For recipe boards that actually work when you’re hungry.

Tag Your Creations

Tried one of our recipes? Tag it #urbanorganicmade so we can share it and celebrate it with the community. We feature real meals from real kitchens all the time.

Vote on What Comes Next

Your feedback shapes our menu. Through our email list and social polls, you help decide what we test, post, and explore next.

Say Hey Anytime

Got a question about a recipe? Want to share a cooking win (or fail)? We’re just a message away. Head to our contact page or drop us a note on socials—we actually read them.

Let’s Keep Cooking Something Good Together

Thanks for stopping by Urban Organic. Every visit, every recipe you try, and every moment you spend here helps us grow a space that’s rooted in real food and real people.

You’re the reason this site exists. Your hunger for better meals, without the stress, is what keeps our kitchen going.

Whether you’re cooking dinner after a long day, trying something new on the weekend, or just browsing with a cup of coffee, we’re right here with you.

Urban Organic isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up, turning simple ingredients into something great, and enjoying the little wins along the way.

So thank you for reading, for cooking, and for bringing your appetite. We’re so glad you’re part of this. One recipe at a time, we’ll keep making food feel easy, fresh, and worth it.