Recipes That Travel Well

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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 – Smoky Black Bean Spread – Oregano

Have your ever heard the phrase, “this one is a keeper”? We think this recipe is! Not only does it make one of the best dips with crudité or chips, it also works great as a taco seasoning, sandwich spread, as a base for huevos rancheros or as the start of an...

Spicy Tuesday – Happy New Year 2015

Shayna and I are busy coming up with new ideas and recipes for a Spicy 2015! Check back next Tuesday for the first Spicy Tuesday of this exciting New Year!

Spicy Tuesday – Cumin Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes – Cumin

Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Soft, warm, creamy and delicious – they taste great but more than a little bit are not great for us. Here’s a switch-a-roo for the potatoes that is easy, fast and super delicious. Oh yeah, we think that these cumin cauliflower...

Spicy Tuesday – Kale Lasagne – Parsley, Basil, Oregano

Its that time of the year, you know when… The hordes will descend upon your house, or you will be responsible for taking a dish to feed a big group. How about changing it up this year? With a dish that is sure to please everyone, veghead and meat lover alike! Granted,...

Spicy Tuesday – Double Ginger Molasses Cookies – Ginger

The holidays are the time for sharing sweet treats with others. And just because you are invited to a cookie swap, doesn’t mean you have to bring a cookie that is full of sugar, butter, fat and calories with the group. How about trying a cookie like this? Granted, not...

Spicy Tuesday – Fennel and Cauliflower Puree – Rosemary

Mmmmmm…what’s better than a big bowl of creamy potatoes? We have the answer. It's a big bowl of fennel and cauliflower puree. Not only is it better-for-you – it has SO much more flavor than the standard bowl of mashed potatoes. Plus lots more nutrition, too! Rosemary...

Spicy Tuesday – Sweet Potato and Red Grape Salad – Garam Masala

Slightly sweet and definitely spicy, Garam Masala is a luscious and warming ingredient for almost any dish we prepare at this chilly time of the year. Made from a combo of interesting spices, you can find this once obscure spice blend  in almost any grocery store now....

111114 – Spicy Tuesday – Seven Layer Quinoa Apple Salad – Allspice

Everyone loves layered salads – pretty presentations for a potluck, party, or dinner. We enjoy them too. But most are loaded with calories and fat! Once you whip this recipe up, you’ll find a new favorite for your family and friends. Filled with the flavors of fall,...

Spicy Tuesday – A New Addition!

Chef Nancy here - while we have been in the kitchen cooking - look what's up with Dietician Shayna? Welcome Will Komar!

Spicy Tuesday – Remoulade with Crudités – Horseradish

Happy Halloween! Don’t you love our fun skeleton? We served this up at the PINK party for a group of wonderful breast cancer survivors. Typically crudité is served up with hummus – but this Remoulade makes a super dip – and you can always add some boiled shrimp on the...

Spicy Tuesday – Herbed Breakfast Potatoes – Basil

Does the idea of breakfast for dinner get you excited? Us, too! We love having multi-purpose recipes like this one that can slide easily from one meal to another, just by making a double recipe or heating up leftovers. Fast and easy, an aluminum foil lined sheet pan...

Spicy Tuesday – Zesty and Cool Arugula Dip – Arugula

Hmmm, did we mention that October and November are two of our busiest months of the year? Oh yes, because many of the Cancer Groups we work with have survivor celebrations, the corporate world is getting all of their meetings and workshops in before the holidays, and...

Spicy Tuesday – Safari Salad – Cumin

Olives and Grapefruit? Lemon Juice and Grapes? Oh Yes! These are the luscious and exotic flavors of this salad, inspired by the bright and delicious food of Africa. We don’t often think of seasoning foods with opposing tastes, but this salad proves it's a wonderful...

Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Fruit and Nut Crumble – 092314

Its getting to be that time of year…Here in Georgia we celebrate Apple Season from the end of September through mid October. Whether they are Gala, Winesap or Mutsui, we love using them in all kinds of recipes, savory and sweet. Traditionally, apple cobbler and pies...