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 – Shrimp Remoulade – Mustard Seeds
If you’ve traveled to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Alabama or Mississippi you have probably enjoyed Remoulade. We love the slightly spicy combination of tastes and all the herbs and veggies in it. Remoulade was created in France, in the 1800s. You may think about it...
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Beets, Avocado and Toasted Almond Salad – Dill
It’s the end of February, lets eat salad. Salad? Yes! Although we don’t think of salad as a winter dish, with seasonal ingredients, salads can rock the table. We use roasted beets, oranges and spinach or power greens to make the salad beautiful and tasty. Our herb of...
Spicy Tuesday – Oatmeal Crusted Pizza – Italian Seasoning
Here’s a recipe perfect for tonight AND for the big game on Sunday. You know when you just crave the ooey gooey messy goodness of pizza? Here’s a way to enjoy the best of toppings on your pizza without having lots of dough to eat, too! This pizza is crusty and easy...
Spicy Tuesday – Smoky Tomato Soup with Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Croutons – Tarragon
Happy Winter Soup Weather! We love tomato soup of all kinds, but this easy and delicious soup with its brilliant red color with fun veggie croutons is perfect to share during the week. Tarragon adds a distinctive flavor to this delicious creamy soup. We don’t use it...
Spicy Tuesday – Provençal Greens Soup – Herbes de Provence
Not need to plan for a pot on the stove for long - this is a less-than-thirty-minute soup, full of flavor from the veggies and herbs we add to it. I love using the spice blend, Herbes de Provence, and always keep a jar of it in my spice cabinet. Herbes de Provence...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
