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
Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Corn, Zucchini and Orzo Salad – Basil
Fire up the grill and start cooking! This salad is a super easy way to enjoy the best of summer produce without a lot of fuss. We've used whole wheat orzo in the salad today, but you can use your favorite short pasta shape, whether traditional or alternative like...
Friday Four – Cool Summer Dinner: Mediterranean Chicken Salad – 072321
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Chicken SaladRoasted Chicken About 2 LBs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tsp Ground Fennel 1 Tsp Ground Cumin ½ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper Drizzle the...
Spicy Tuesday – Cherry Balsamic Dressing Topped Romaine Wedges – Marjoram
Its cherry season - time for cherry creativity in the kitchen! This week's Spicy Tuesday is all about using cherries in a way you may not of thought of before now: in a salad dressing full of the rich taste of red cherries and the tang of balsamic vinegar. Marjoram,...
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, just make sure to whisk it up briskly when...
Friday Four – Med Style Watermelon, Halloumi and Beet Salad – 070921
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Watermelon, Halloumi and Beet Salad 2 Medium Sized Beets 6 – 8 Cups Cubed Seedless Watermelon, 1 (8 OZ) Package of Halloumi 4 – 6 Cups Baby Spinach 1 Recipe Citrus Vinaigrette* ½ Cup Thinly Sliced Green Onions Step One Clean the beets well, if...
Spicy Tuesday – Chilled Provencal Tomato Soup – Herbes de Provence
Summer already too hot? We’ve got the answer! Chilled Provencal Soup with Basil Pistou, (Pesto). Easy, refreshing and delicious! Shake up the same old Gazpacho with new flavors. Herbes de Provence is a flavorful blend of rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf,...
Friday Four – Grilled Avocado and Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette – 70221
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grilled Avocado and Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette 3 Ears Corn 2 Avocados 4 – 6 Cups Shredded Romaine Lettuce (or Napa Cabbage) 1 (15 OZ) Can Black Beans Drained and Rinsed 6 *Campari Tomatoes, Quartered 1 Cup Shredded Carrots 2 Cloves...
Spicy Tuesday – Jicama and Cucumber Summer Salad – Smoked Paprika
Just a few ingredients make this salad crunchy irresistible, and you know If you’re going to be outside having a blast on the July 4th weekend, you’re going to be THIRSTY. Here’s a yummy and unique salad that will make you feel great, because both of the main...
Friday Four – Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw – 062521
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TB Sherry Vinegar 1 TB Dijon Mustard ½ tsp Sea Salt ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 3 Fresh Ripe Peaches, peeled pitted, and cut into thin slices, then each sliced in half lengthwise 1 (12 – 16...
Spicy Tuesday – Cool Summer Salad with Zingy Olive Vinaigrette – Cilantro
Does your Dad like olives? Do you? Sometimes you just need a salad dressing with ZIP! You can whip up this versatile vinaigrette to top a simple salad accompanying your weeknight dinner – or splash it out with roasted baby potatoes, sliced hardboiled eggs, roasted red...
Friday Four – Smoky Potato and Artichoke Salad – 061121
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoky Potato and Artichoke Salad 3 LBS Cooked Red or Yellow Potatoes cut into 1” Chunks 3 Cups Artichoke Hearts, defrosted if frozen, packed in water if canned 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Roasted Red Peppers *Smoked Paprika Dressing* ½ Cup Chopped...
Spicy Tuesday – Super Side: Herbed and Spiced Potatoes – Basil
The spicy taste of basil makes these potatoes sing with flavor. There’s nothing like a combo of tomatoes, basil, olives and capers to make almost anything taste better AND be better for us. Did you know basil can protect our body from a cellular level? Yes, it has...
Friday Four – A Super Side for Memorial Day: Crunchy Kale Coleslaw – 052821
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crunchy Kale Coleslaw The Salad 15-20 *Kale Leaves, (about one small bunch – de-stemmed) 1 Tsp Sea Salt 2 - 3 Cups Halved or Quartered Grape Tomatoes 1/2 Head of Napa Cabbage, Shredded 3 Carrots, Grated Toasted Sesame Seeds for Garnish The...
Herbed Farro and Roasted Green Bean Salad
Spring is here, summer is coming and we have the most glorious green beans and asparagus at the market. Here’s an easy, beautiful and delicious salad that you can make to use up some of the stray herbs in your crisper drawer, and left overs are incredibly good the...
Friday Four – Greek Salad – Crunchy Broccoli Style – 051421
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Greek Salad - Crunchy Broccoli Style The Salad 1 Large Bunch Broccoli, sliced into small bite-sized pieces ½ Cup Thinly Sliced Sundried Tomatoes (dry - not in oil) ¼ Cup Chopped Shallot ½ Cup Kalamata Olives, Pitted ½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese ½...
