Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Friday Four – Cool Summer Dinner: Mediterranean Chicken Salad – 072321
In the summer, its often hard to think about spending a lot of time in the kitchen – Here’s an easy way to make dinner fast and cool!
Spicy Tuesday – Cherry Balsamic Dressing Topped Romaine Wedges – Marjoram
Its cherry season - time for cherry creativity in the kitchen! This week's Spicy Tuesday is all about using cherries in a way you may not of thought of before now: in a salad dressing full of the rich taste of red cherries and the tang of balsamic vinegar. Marjoram,...
Friday Four – Simple Summer Peach Cake – 071621
Its summer – and that means peach season. There’s nothing better than a quick-to-make, with easy ingredients and the summer’s best juicy ripe drippy peaches!
Spicy Tuesday Chilled Peach Soup – Mint
Wow - Its summer time and the living is HOT! Here’s a chilled soup that is cool and lightly sweet and fragrant with in-season peaches and the pop of mint. Easy to make, this soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 or 4 days, just make sure to whisk it up briskly when...
Friday Four – Med Style Watermelon, Halloumi and Beet Salad – 070921
I use Halloumi in this salad, as I’ve enjoyed it in the Mediterranean in fruit salads as well as tucked into a pita pocket with fresh greens. Adding to the flavor of the salad are watermelon and beets – a funky combo, and not one that pops to the top of your head immediately. But the earthy and sweet combo not only looks beautiful, but tastes fabulous, as well.
Spicy Tuesday – Chilled Provencal Tomato Soup – Herbes de Provence
Summer already too hot? We’ve got the answer! Chilled Provencal Soup with Basil Pistou, (Pesto). Easy, refreshing and delicious! Shake up the same old Gazpacho with new flavors. Herbes de Provence is a flavorful blend of rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf,...
Friday Four – Grilled Avocado and Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette – 70221
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grilled Avocado and Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette 3 Ears Corn 2 Avocados 4 – 6 Cups Shredded Romaine Lettuce (or Napa Cabbage) 1 (15 OZ) Can Black Beans Drained and Rinsed 6 *Campari Tomatoes, Quartered 1 Cup Shredded Carrots 2 Cloves...
Spicy Tuesday – Jicama and Cucumber Summer Salad – Smoked Paprika
Just a few ingredients make this salad crunchy irresistible, and you know If you’re going to be outside having a blast on the July 4th weekend, you’re going to be THIRSTY. Here’s a yummy and unique salad that will make you feel great, because both of the main...
Friday Four – Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw – 062521
We are rolling into PEACH season. Nothing better than fresh peaches in a salad – especially this one!
Spicy Tuesday – Zesty and Cool Arugula Dip – Arugula
Did you know that not only is arugula considered a salad green – it’s also an annual herb of the mustard family? Native to Mediterranean area, this green leafy vegetable (Arugula) is also known as salad rocket or garden rocket. Botanically, it belongs in the family...
Friday Four – Orange Ginger Shrimp Topping Sesame Polenta – 061821
Dad deserves Seafood for his special day – and even if this shrimp looks complicated – its super easy and SUPER yummy!
Spicy Tuesday – Cool Summer Salad with Zingy Olive Vinaigrette – Cilantro
Does your Dad like olives? Do you? Sometimes you just need a salad dressing with ZIP! You can whip up this versatile vinaigrette to top a simple salad accompanying your weeknight dinner – or splash it out with roasted baby potatoes, sliced hardboiled eggs, roasted red...
Friday Four – Smoky Potato and Artichoke Salad – 061121
With lots more warm weather coming up this summer, potato salad is a favorite for anything off the grill! This one is exceptionally flavorful with lots of veggies as well as potatoes.
Spicy Tuesday – Better than Caprese Salad Skewers – Basil
For us basil is a sign that summer is on its way – and oh! we are ready. June brings in pool parties, grilling and getting together with family and friends. Woohoo that we can finally do this! We've shared this recipe before, but its the perfect time of year to do so,...
Friday Four – Lemon Ricotta Pasta – 060421
Light lemony pasta – perfect for summer dining!
Spicy Tuesday – Super Side: Herbed and Spiced Potatoes – Basil
The spicy taste of basil makes these potatoes sing with flavor. There’s nothing like a combo of tomatoes, basil, olives and capers to make almost anything taste better AND be better for us. Did you know basil can protect our body from a cellular level? Yes, it has...
Friday Four – A Super Side for Memorial Day: Crunchy Kale Coleslaw – 052821
Fire up the grill and serve this super slaw on the side!
Herbed Farro and Roasted Green Bean Salad
Spring is here, summer is coming and we have the most glorious green beans and asparagus at the market. Here’s an easy, beautiful and delicious salad that you can make to use up some of the stray herbs in your crisper drawer, and left overs are incredibly good the...
Friday Four – Thai Red Curry Chicken – 052121
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Thai Red Curry Chicken 3 TB Coconut Oil 1 Cup Red Onion, chopped 2 Red or Green Ribbed, Seeded and Chopped Jalapeños or Serranoes 1 TB Each Grated Ginger and Garlic 3 TB Red Curry Paste 8 - 12 OZ Chicken Breast, cut into bite size pieces 1 (15 OZ)...
Happy National Pizza Day! Celebrating with Atlanta and Company
What fun to host an Atlanta and Company Pizza Party with some creative chefs and fun host Christine - Click HERE to see all the action! Pizza is just what you make it – its only limited by your creativity! Starting from the bottom to the top – you can use many things...