Recipes
Find all of Chef Nancy’s recipes right here! From Appetizers and Entrees to Soups and Sweet Treats, we’ve got you covered! Enjoy!
From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity
Friday Four – Antipasto Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing – 091920
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Antipasto Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing 1 (15 OZ) Can Cannellini Beans, Rinsed and Drained1 Tsp Italian Seasoning1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes1/2 Tsp Sea Salt1 TB Extra Virgin Olive OilJuice of 1/2 Lemon4 - 6 Cups Baby Spinach1 Cup Grape Tomatoes,...
Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Lemon Herb Dip – Chives
The flavors of creamy rich yogurt, bright lemon and garlic always make us think of the Mediterranean. This dip does too! We use it here for veggies, but it also is an awesome sauce with roasted or grilled fish or chicken. The dip is super easy to make, you’ll just do...
090820 I LOVE Mushrooms Salad – Thyme
Do you love mushrooms? We do too! Here’s a delicious and easy and interesting way to enjoy mushrooms – no matter what kind you find in the market. Perfect as a salad tonight – and leftovers make a super pita stuffer for tomorrow. Mushrooms are little sponges of flavor...
Spicy Tuesday – Potato Potato Potato Salad – Oregano
We just can’t resist sharing this recipe for the last “cookout” holiday of summer. An easy way to enjoy potato salad without all the heavy gooey mayo! Plus this recipe adds the goodness of sweet potatoes, too. So you’re getting the benefit of more than just the plain...
082720 Friday Four – Summer Tomatoes and Bell Peppers with Spanish Vinaigrette
No. 1 : Quick RecipeSummer Tomatoes & Bell Peppers with Spanish Vinaigrette Large Head of Butter Lettuce½ Cup Chopped Parsley ½ Cup Chopped Cilantro4 Large Slicing Tomatoes1 Cup Chopped Manzanilla Olives (or other green olives)1 Cup Sliced Large Caper Berries or...
Spicy Tuesday – Southwestern Shredded Salad – Smoked Paprika
A shredded salad is a super way to create a one-platter meal full of veggies and color. When you toss up this salad, you’ll have rave reviews at dinner, and then you can tuck any leftovers in a pita pocket for lunch tomorrow. This salad’s easy dressing is made with...
Friday Four – Not Your Average Greek Inspired Salad – 081420
No. 1 : Quick RecipeNot Your Average Greek Inspired Salad 1 Tin Sardines in Olive Oil, drained7 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided6 Slices Whole Wheat Bread, Cubed2 Cups Shredded Kale1 TB Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice1 TB Red Wine Vinegar1 Tsp Grated Garlic2 Tsp Dried...
Spicy Tuesday – Green Goddess Dressing with Summer’s Best Tomatoes – Anchovies
We’ve been seeing SO many beautiful tomato photos on social media lately. So, this week we can’t resist passing on an easy recipe for one of tomato’s favorite partners, Green Goddess Dressing. When you read the recipe, you may say: “Anchovies…No Way!” But don’t be...
Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Summer Veggies with Lemon Tarragon Dressing
Summer is full of a bounty of veggies that are so good roasted or grilled! Squash, peppers, onions, eggplants, tomatoes…almost everything tastes better off the grill! Simply slice your veggies in long strips or pieces, trying to make sure they are approximately the...
Friday Four – Cool and Easy Roasted Red Pepper Gazpacho – 073120
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Roasted Red Pepper Gazpacho 1 Large English Cucumber, coarsely chopped 2 Red Peppers, roasted 6 Roma Tomatoes OR 1 Can (15 ½ oz) Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes 2 TB Tomato Paste 1 Cup Your Favorite Prepared Salsa ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TB...
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. Not only is it fun as a soup for the...
Friday Four – Georgia Peach Chicken Salad – 072420
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Georgia Peach Chicken Salad 2 Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Sea Salt and Ground Pepper 1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ Cup Red Onion, Chopped 4 Large Peaches 2 Large Avocados 12 Cups Baby Greens 1 Recipe *Peach Dressing 1 Cup Chopped...
Spicy Tuesday – Italian Bean Eaters Salad – Basil
If we were eating this salad together in Italy today, we would be called “mangifagioli” or bean eaters. You’ll be happy to be called a bean eater when you taste it - full of creamy white beans, bright basil flavors and a zesty lemon dressing. All these flavors add to...
Friday Four – Cherry Cashew Farro Salad – 071720
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cherry Cashew Farro Salad 1 Cup Pearled Farro Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Cups Arugula OR Spinach ½ Cup Basil, chopped or chiffonade 3 Cups Pitted Fresh Cherries ½ Cup Salt and Pepper Cashews Easy Balsamic “Jar” Dressing Step One To...
Spicy Tuesday – Crisp and Crunchy Orange Coleslaw – Basil
There’s nothing like warm weather to inspire the “coleslaw” in us! This one is a yummy blend of cabbages, radishes, carrots and orange. And the perfect partner to zesty orange is basil. Basil has many health benefits to it. It has calcium and Vitamin K as well as many...
