Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Spicy Tuesday – Slow Cooker African-Style Veggie Gumbo – Bay Leaves
Did you know the word Gumbo is related to the word for okra in some West African languages? Gumbo, a rich stew thickened by okra is originated in West Africa. The stew traveled to Louisiana with the West Africans who were brought here, and the word morphed over time...
Friday Four – Med Inspired Ratatouille Pasta – 011422
If you are looking to AMP up the veggies in your diet – there’s nothing better than this recipe! Cheers🍷 to yummy veggie-centric dishes
Spicy Tuesday – Warm, Gooey Cauliflower and Cheese Stuffed Peppers – Mint and Basil
We love the sweet baby peppers that add flavor and health to any occasion, whether its a weeknight meal or fun with friends. The tiny colorful gems are a great lower calorie, easy way to serve up yummy stuffing like this savory cauliflower and cheese filling. We used...
Friday Four – Flavorful Lemon Chicken Soup – 010722
The secret to yummy chicken soup is to season well, and add sautéed onions, celery and garlic to start your soup base. And read on in the recipe to find my other secret ingredient to bring FLAVOR.
Winter Pomegranate Orange Salad with Rosemary Yogurt Dressing – Rosemary
When the wind is blowing and the sky is that winter color of gray, you can still eat SALAD! This winter salad is so bright, so flavorful, so full of color its sure to brighten up your day. After all the warm comfort food of winter, the taste of bright oranges and tart...
Friday Four – Cheese Please! Three Quick and Delicious Cheese Appetizers – 123121
Do you love having people over for wine – but have a hard time coming up with good ideas for “just a bite” to enjoy with your glass? Here’s 3 great solutions, super for the holiday season, or any evening.
Spicy Tuesday – Clementine and Serrano Skewers with Honey Lime Dressing – Cardamom
Sometimes the simplest ideas create the best flavors. What could be better than juicy, sweet citrus fruit wrapped in a strip of salty Serrano ham, showered with chopped basil and drizzled with a bright citrus dressing? I can find Serrano in the local Costco, Whole...
122421 – Friday Four – Feast of Seven Fishes Pasta – 122421
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Feast of Seven Fishes Pasta 1 Large Red Onion, Chopped 1 Large Head Fennel, Chopped 2 TB Olive Oil 6 Garlic Cloves, Grated 4 TB Tomato Paste 2 Cups White Wine, divided 4 Cans (15 oz) Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes 2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2...
Spicy Tuesday – Sweet Potato and Red Grape Salad – Garam Masala
Colorful, Delicious and Easy? Check! This salad takes a winter veggie and makes it salad - How fun is that! Here’s a side for any holiday meal that comes together quickly and is super flavorful. Try it with any roasted meat to add a fresh and bright flavor to your...
Friday Four – Easy, Lighter Creamy Crab Bisque – 121721
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy, Lighter Creamy Crab Bisque 3 TB Unsalted Butter 1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onions 1/2 Cup ChoppedCarrots 1/2 Cup Chopped Celery 4 Grated Garlic Cloves 3 TB Tomato Paste 3 TB Whole Wheat flour 2 Cups Seafood Stock or Clam Juice 1 Cup Dry White Wine...
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms with Toasted Almonds
If you are looking for an alternative to the same old green bean mushroom casserole for the holidays, try this yummy recipe, this easy side dish has the same flavors of the traditional. Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms are a better way to serve the traditional green...
Friday Four – Three Easy, Festive, Fun Holiday Cookies – 121021
Its cookie season! Although a sweet treat is welcome anytime of year – during the holidays its a fun way to share good tidings with friends and family. These three recipes are so easy to make and so delicious that its hard NOT to make and enjoy them.
Spicy Tuesday – Patatas Bravos – “Angry” Potatoes – Smoked Spanish Paprika
Spicy, Aromatic and a wonderful appetizer or side dish, Spanish Angry Potatoes are easy to make and wonderful to share. The traditional preparation of this dish uses only white potatoes and those potatoes are fried. We’ve lightened up the dish and made it better for...
Friday Four – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – 120321
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoked Trout Rice Crisps 1 Pkg (3.5 oz) Rice Crackers ¼ Cup Olive or Avocado Oil Mayonnaise ¼ Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt 2 TB Dill, chopped 1 TB Whole Grain Mustard ¼ tsp EACH Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 4 oz Smoked Trout Dill Sprigs for...
Spicy Tuesday – Fudgey Brownies – Vanilla
Here’s an easy holiday recipe that is perfect to make with “little hands” or with yours! No mixer needed, just a bowl. This recipe doubles well, but just make sure to bake the brownies in 2 pans. They are very soft and fudgey and need a small pan to give them...
Friday Four – Mexican Turkey Veggie Soup – 112621
Thanksgiving was wonderful – and the food fantastic! But now you are probably ready for a change of culinary pace – and here’s the soup to do it!
Friday Four – Cranberry Pomegranate Orange Sauce – 111921
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cranberry Pomegranate Orange Sauce 1 Bag Fresh Cranberries 1 Large *Navel Orange, cut in 8 pieces (including the peel) ¼ Cup Pomegranate Molasses, (find pomegranate molasses in Whole Foods, Sprouts or other speciality market OR online.) 3 or 4...
Spicy Tuesday – Sweet Potato Almond Soup – Cayenne Pepper
Here's a fun and easy way to make a soup thats packed with flavor and celebrates the flavors of the season. We love using almond butter and roasted almonds in this soup, but you could also use peanut butter and chopped roasted peanuts to switch it up. If you have a...
Friday Four – Easy, Dreamy, Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes – 111221
Who doesn’t love a personal dessert? There are so many different ways to use pumpkin – including these delicious creamy cheesecakes.
Spicy Tuesday – Pumpkin Pomegranate Hummus – Smoked Paprika
If you're looking for an easy, fun and beautiful appetizer - look no further than this delicious dip! I love having a pomegranate in the kitchen - it makes everything look festive. If you are not familiar with how to take the seeds out of a pomegranate - watch this...