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 – Balsamic Glazed Grilled Peach and Cherry Salad – 072922
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Balsamic Glazed Grilled Peach and Cherry Salad *Balsamic Glazed Peaches **Balsamic Dressing 3 Cups Pitted and Chopped Cherries 8 - 10 Cups Baby or Spring Lettuces ½ Cup Crumbled Goat Cheese *Balsamic Glazed Peaches 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar 3 TB...
Spicy Tuesday – Asian Style Slaw – Ginger
Whether you serve this slaw up as a side for a bbq OR as topper for a veggie burger, this Asian inspired coleslaw will be a hit. We call it "Asian Style" because of the sesame oil, ginger, garlic and chili garlic paste. Ginger is a spicy good addition to the slaw and...
Friday Four – Happy Bastille Day! Tarragon Shrimp Salad – 070822
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Tarragon Shrimp Salad Tomato Wedges (at Least 2 Tomatoes worth) Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 1 LB Large Shrimp in the shell 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided *Frisee or Romaine Lettuce, coarsely torn into pieces 2 TB Lemon Juice, divided...
Spicy Tuesday – Mango Salsa Filled Avocado – Cilantro
Fill a yummy creamy avocado with this easy salsa to make an incredibly delicious salad. Or, use it to dress a taco salad instead of dressing. Cilantro provides a herby, grassy flavor pop to the salsa. Cilantro has virtually no calories so it is a great way to ramp up...
Friday Four – Happy 4th Weekend! Cast Iron Cilantro Corn – 070122
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cilantro Corn 6 Ears Fresh Summer Corn 6 TB Butter 4 Cloves Garlic, Grated ½ Tsp Sea Salt ½ Cup Coconut Milk ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 Tsp Cumin 1 Cup Chopped Cilantro Step One Grill the corn by shucking it and placing it right on grill grates of a...
Spicy Tuesday – Herbed Shrimp Salad – Dill
Here’s an easy way to ease into dinner without creating a lot of heat. Fire up the grill, and cook the shrimp until just pink – in the shell. This keeps all the briny flavor in the shrimp. Make the easy dressing while the shrimp cools enough for you to peel off the...
Friday Four – Cool Italian Tomato Salad 🍅 Panzanella for the Weekend – 061022
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Italian Panzanella SaladThe Bread 4 (½”) Slices Ciabatta (Crusty Italian) Bread 1 Clove Garlic, Peeled 1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil The Onion ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar ½ Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced The Dressing Reserved Red Wine Vinegar 1 Garlic...
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Asparagus with Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette – Parsley
Its a double header of flavor this month - Vidalia Onions and Asparagus are in season! Here’s an easy way to celebrate the spring season with two of the season’s best spring veggies: asparagus and Vidalia onions. And speaking of spring, a Parsley garnish can pop up...
Friday Four – Sundried Tomato Polenta with Arugula Pesto and Mushrooms – 052022
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Sundried Tomato Polenta with Arugula Pesto and Mushrooms Sundried Tomato Polenta To make Sundried Tomato Polenta, we just added 1/4 Cup Chopped Sundried Tomatoes to our polenta before chilling it. You can cut your polenta in any shape - or size....
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...
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
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Spring Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lime Honey Dressing 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Shredded Finely ½ Cup Tofu ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Cloves Garlic, Grated 3 TB Lemon Juice 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Dijon 1 TB Capers ¼ Tsp Each Sea Salt and...
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!...
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,...
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...
