Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Spicy Tuesday – Pumpkin Granola Bars – Pumpkin Pie Spice
In anticipation of Thursday’s National Granola Bar Day – we’re offering up an easy recipe that everyone can make and enjoy! Often, granola bars are filled with sugar and other things that we just don’t want to eat. This one uses maple syrup and just a bit of brown...
Hot and Spicy Cornbread
In my kitchen, we love hot and spicy food - so each year when the holiday rolls around, I find a way to celebrate. What holiday you ask? Of course its International Hot and Spicy Food Day held on the 16th of January. Here's this year's winner from our hot and spicy...
Friday Four – Mushroom and Balsamic Onions Grilled Cheese – 011521
Up your oooey-gooey grilled cheese game with mushrooms and balsamic onions!
Spicy Tuesday – Sopa Verde, Portuguese Kale and White Bean Soup – Cumin
Seems like we’ve only learned about Kale in the past few years in the United States, but our friends in Europe have been using it in many delicious ways, including soup. Sopa Verde or green soup is a staple in many Portuguese households and it’s not surprising – its...
Friday Four – London Style Shepards Pie – 010821
Indian food is the cuisine of choice for many Londoners. This Shepard’s pie takes Indian and British cuisine and “mashes” them together to create a wonderful dish. We are taking a non-traditional twist with using mushrooms for the filling instead of meat AND we mash an assortment of root veggies instead of just potatoes because Root Veggies are Power Foods!
Spicy Tuesday – Red Pepper and Walnut Dip – 010521
Happy New Year to you and yours! In the New Year, you may be looking for some new and yummy snack ideas – and we have an idea for you. This can be popped in the fridge for 3-4 days, if it lasts that long. This dip, enjoyed all over the Middle East, is named...
Friday Four – Mmmmm Coconut Almond Muffins – 010121
Its always fun to have a sweet treat tucked away for a holiday weekend morning – or snack!
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 basil with salty Serrano ham, all drizzled with a little dressing? We can find Serrano in the local Costco and Whole Foods, but this...
Spicy Tuesday – Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and MORE – Thyme
Holidays mean appetizers! This easy recipe can be stuffed into almost anything! Since the crabmeat is already cooked – it works perfectly to stuff it into stuffing it into cherry tomatoes. or stuff baby potatoes or sweet peppers with the mixture. Thyme is a powerhouse...
Spicy Tuesday – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – Dill
Even though it’s going to be a smaller and more intimate holiday celebration this year – you’ll probably want to share some light appetizers before the big meal. Because it’s fast, pretty, inexpensive and better-for-you this is one to share over and over again. Fresh...
Friday Four – Apple and Toasted Pecan Cake with Sea Salt Caramel Sauce – 121820
Moist and rich apple cake with toasty pecans, drizzled with caramel…What could be better?
Friday Four – Festive Seafood Gumbo – 121120
I love a warm and rich-tasting Seafood Gumbo during the holiday season! I’ve taken a traditional gumbo recipe and made it a little better for us by toasting flour, instead of making a traditional roux. Still SO yummy!
What is an Aioli – and How to Make One
Aioli means “garlic and oil” in ancient Catalan/Provencal languages – and that’s the two primary ingredients in this lovely, rich sauce. It’s served up in Mediterranean Spain, Southern France - Provence and Southern Italy – Calabria and Sicily. I often see it with as...
Spicy Tuesday – Dried Cranberry and Orange Salad with Goat Cheese and Pecans – Thyme
During the winter, many people choose to eat casseroles, soups, and hot cocoa. But this salad we are highlighting will convince you to get your greens in year round. With yummy winter ingredients like orange slices, pomegranate molasses, cranberries, and pecans,...
Friday Four – Eggplant Pecorino to Warm Up Winter – 120420
Here’s an EASY Eggplant Parmesan – Roman style. Made with Pecorino Romano instead of Parm, it brings all the flavors of Italy to the table.
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Mushroom Soup – Dill
December is kicking off with cold weather – we need SOUP! Here’s a twist on cream of mushroom that’s fresh tasting and full of the rich flavor of umami. Dill is an herb used all over the world, and especially paired with mushrooms in Eastern Europe. Dill has been...
Friday Four – Leftover Turkey Sandwiches with Apple Slaw – 112720
A smaller group around the Thanksgiving table means more leftovers – YEY! Here’s an easy way to enjoy them.
Spicy Tuesday – EASY Pumpkin Pie – Cinnamon
It’s only a few days before the BIG day and if you are still thinking about running by the store and picking up a pie for Thanksgiving dessert…don’t do it! This pie is SO easy that you can whip it up in a matter of minutes. Purchase a pie crust at the store – or this...
Friday Four – Pumpkin Hummus for the Holidays – 112020
Easy, fast and yummy, this pumpkin hummus is a great way to share during the holidays or any day!
Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Soup with Garam Masala Roasted Shrimp and The Golden Wines of Bordeaux
I don’t skip a beat when asked “What should I drink with Indian Food?” My answer to the question, has always been “Off-Dry Riesling”. After attending an online class presented by the Golden Wines of Bordeaux – I have an awesome alternative pairing which makes both the...