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 – Tailgating Pimento Cheese – Smoked Paprika
Its Tailgating time! As much as we love the fun surrounding fall sports – we don’t love most of the food that’s served up to fans and friends. Here’s an idea for a real crowd pleasing appetizer that’s just the perfect mix of indulgence AND better-for-you veggies....
Spicy Tuesday – Chilled or NOT Tomato Soup – Savory
Its still really hot here in Georgia, so our soup choice for the class “Soup to Nuts” this week at the Thomas F Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center is chilled. But this easy to make, “Provencal” inspired soup is equally delicious hot or cold. We’ve dressed it up in...
Spicy Tuesday – Shallot Dressing with Thyme and Parsley – Thyme
This week’s recipe is inspired by Provence and its abundance of gorgeous herbs and spices. This combo of herbs and savory shallots packs the perfect punch of flavor for a crisp green salad. But don’t use it just on salad, it's the perfect marinade for fish, mushrooms...
Spicy Tuesday – Crab Stuffed Tomatoes – Basil
Ripe, red tomatoes stuffed full with briny crab, lemon and basil? Yup, we love easy and delicious appetizers like this. This quick recipe fills up lots of small tomatoes – or for a yummy dinner on a hot night, stuff large tomatoes with this salad and place on a bed of...
Spicy Tuesday – Terrific Fish Tacos – Cilantro
We love meals like this – especially in summer when the “living is easy”. Tacos are always a favorite for family and friends, and these are even more delicious that their fried counterparts! We use Cilantro in both the tacos and the sauce for this yummy recipe....
Spicy Tuesday – Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette topped Grilled Veggies – Basil
There’s nothing better from the grill than seasonal veggies. Here’s a way to serve up those delicious veggies that is not only appetizing – but beautiful. Basil is a great accompaniement to summer produce. It adds a mild spicy zing and a wonderful aroma. Gorgeous...
Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Summer Veggies with Spanish Almond Caper/Olive Sauce – 080415
We are circling back to the wonderful aroma, taste and nutrition of oregano this week – cause its GRILL time! Here’s a recipe that will have you cool in the kitchen and hot on the bbq outside. Simply slice summer veggies like zucchini, squash, eggplant, tomatoes, etc...
Spicy Tuesday – Green Chile Guacamole and Salsa – Cilantro
Summer and the living is easy... and here in the south its SO hot we don't want to turn on the oven! Here's a great way to enjoy the bounty of summer tomatoes and other produce without that hot stove. Make sure to cut up some cool cucumbers and carrots to enjoy with...
Spicy Tuesday – Celery Root Salad – Tarragon
Do you know what Celeraic is? Or maybe you know it by its other name – celery root? Either way, it's a delicious crunchy vegetable that is exactly what it sounds like, the root of celery! Its often served in France with a Remoulade sauce, as a rich and creamy side....
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 – Easy Ginger Spiced Granola – Ginger
Here in Atlanta, we have lots of friends and family getting ready for a big event this weekend, The Peachtree Road Race. With almost fifty runs, it has become a Fourth of July tradition. Our recipe this week can provide a to-go snack for those racers leaving home...
Spicy Tuesday – Quick Stuffed Mushrooms – Thyme
We love having a couple of easy to make, delicious and full of good-for-you ingredients that we can whip up in a few minutes. This fun recipe certainly qualifies in that category! Not only can you make it quickly, but it also is a great candidate for freezing. Make...
Spicy Tuesday – Baked Black Beans – Bay Leaves
Yes, you can have beautifully creamy, luscious beans for use in lots of different dishes – or to eat all by themselves - WITHOUT SOAKING! We make beans like this all the time in the healthy kitchen. We love them, and so does everyone else. What’s even better, is that...
Spicy Tuesday – Fast Tomato Sauce – Oregano
We often advocate fresh herbs in this column, not the dried versions. But this week is an exception as oregano is a power packed little bundle of goodness whether dried or fresh! Oregano is used in cuisines all over the world, from the wonderful traditional pasta...
SPICY Tuesday – PARSLEY – Super Food Brussels Sprouts Salad
Sure, Parsley makes a good garnish. We’ve all seen the little sprig adorning the side of the plate, But did you know how good Parsley is for you? We found an interesting way to add Parsley to a creative salad, adding the green and lively taste to Brussels Sprouts....
