Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck

051322 – Friday Four – Sherry Vinegar Chicken with Spanish Potato Salad
When the weather is beautiful, there’s nothing like a grilled dinner!

Spicy Tuesday – Fresh and Fast Berry Salad – Mint
Have you seen all the beautiful berries in the grocery store recently? We certainly have been taking advantage of the abundance of them, from strawberries to raspberries, blackberries to blue! Of course, its fun to enjoy fresh berries right from your hand, but this...

Friday Four – Delicious Apps for Mother’s Day – 050622
Cheers to Mother’s Day with two pretty appetizers!

Spicy Tuesday – Black Eyed Pea Salsa – Cumin
Here in the South we love using traditional ingredients and shaking them up with new flavors. Here’s a “mash-up” we love, Black Eyed Pea Salsa. Yummy on chips, tucked into a corn tortilla or try it topping a chicken breast off the grill. SPICE SCOOP Cumin makes these...

Friday Four – Celebrate Sweet Onion Season with Vidalia Onion Dip – 043022
From the end of April to September we enjoy Georgia’s Vidalia Onions – here’s an delicious way to share them!

Spicy Tuesday – Spanish Style White Bean Salad – Parsley
We love salads that you can enjoy as a whole meal - If you are looking for a hearty veggie dinner this spring – you CAN enjoy this salad. Its a full meal with its protein packed beans, nutritious fiber filled veggies and satisfying eggs. We are using parsley to make a...

Friday Four – Spring Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lime Honey Dressing – 042222
Spring is the time for strawberries, and they are starting to roll into the market – big, juicy and delicious!

Friday Four – Spring is Here! Margarita Cupcakes – 041522
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Margarita Cupcakes 11⁄2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 2 Tsp Baking Powder 2 Tsp Lime Zest 1⁄2 Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt 1 Cup Sugar 1 Large Egg 4 Large Egg Whites 1⁄2 Cup Grapeseed or Avocado Oil *Margarita Frosting **Lime Garnish Step One...

Spring Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing or Dip
How about an easy, light and creamy green way to celebrate spring weather? Top any salad with this yumminess – or use it for dipping crunchy fresh veggies like we have done in the photo above. Cilantro brings a bright flavor color and lots of nutrition, too!...

April in Paris on Atlanta and Company – Herb Salad and Champagne Dressing
I was so lucky to work in Paris this February - I spoke at Vin Expo/Wine Paris on behalf of the USDA. I shared American wine info at a "Les Talks" during the largest annual conference for wine in France! Yes, it was incredibly fun, and interesting. My mostly French...

Friday Four – Windy Day Warmup Mac and Cheese – 040822
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Windy Day Warmup Mac and Cheese 2 (15 OZ) Cans of Cannellini (White) Beans, drained and rinsed well 1 Cup Non Fat Greek Yogurt ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper Sea Salt and Pepper to taste 2 Cups Grated Sharp Cheddar 2 TB Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Box...

Friday Four – Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Mushrooms and Goat Cheese – 040122
If you are looking for an easy recipe with just a few ingredients that will “knock the socks off” of your diners – look no further.

Spicy Tuesday – Zesty Mushroom Chili – Coriander
We love chili, and this one uses mushrooms instead of meat to give it that tummy-filling body we love. And the addition of the lime juice and zest make it bright tasting and zesty! Although Coriander the spice, and Cilantro the herb, both come from the same plant,...

Friday Four – Northern Italian Style Creamy Polenta and Greens – 032522
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Northern Italian Style Creamy Polenta with Greens 4 Cups Vegetable (or Chicken) Broth 1 Cup Polenta 1/4 Cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1 Large Bunch Broccoli Rabe 2 TB Olive Oil 3 Garlic Cloves, Grated 1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives 2 Roasted Red...

Friday Four – Easy Fish and Fennel Tagine – 031822
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy Fish and Fennel Tagine 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Cups Chopped Red Onion 1 Bulb Fennel and stalks, sliced in 2” sticks, fronds reserved for garnish 2 TB Grated Garlic 1 Tsp EACH, Ground Cumin, Coriander, Ginger, Red Chile Flakes 1 (15 OZ) Can Diced...

Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Cauliflower and Peppers with Picada – Parsley
Hold the Corned Beef this year and serve up this fun and beautiful green recipe to celebrate St Patty’s Day. Right? This fun holiday is celebrated the world over. You’ll have to trust me on this one - It sounds really “interesting” with ingredients like unsweetened...

Friday Four – Roasted Red Pepper and Chickpea Quinoa – 031122
St Patricks Day falls on a Thursday this year – so here’s a green and beautiful salad to serve up beside your corned beef – or as the whole meal!

Spicy Tuesday – Warm Roasted Veggie Salad with Herbed Mustard Dressing – Italian Seasoning
Imagine the “oohs and ahhs” from your family and friends when you present this gorgeous platter of color, overflowing with warm veggies bathed in a tangy herb filled dressing. (Not only delectable, but beautiful too!) Welcome to Warm Roasted Veggie Salad, using...

Friday Four – Almost Spring Salsa Topped Chicken – 030422
Only the first weekend of March – but the weather in Georgia is beautiful. Break out the grill and enjoy the sunshine!

Spicy Tuesday – Shrimp Remoulade – Mustard Seeds
If you’ve traveled to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Alabama or Mississippi you have probably enjoyed Remoulade. We love the slightly spicy combination of tastes and all the herbs and veggies in it. Remoulade was created in France, in the 1800s. You may think about it...