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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

7-Layer Squash, Apple and Quinoa Salad

7-Layer Squash, Apple and Quinoa Salad

This yummy salad is full of fall ingredients like Apples, Apple Cider, Squash and Cranberries. It doesn't get more colorful, delicious and nutritious than that! We often think of butternut squash as soup or a side, but it's super versatile and easily added to both...

Spicy Tuesday – Flavorful Black Bean Chili – Cilantro/Coriander

Spicy Tuesday – Flavorful Black Bean Chili – Cilantro/Coriander

Treat your favorite your favorite ghouls and goblins with a warm and comforting bowl of chili for Halloween! This recipe is a real crowd pleaser and super easy to make. Adding spices like cumin, coriander and oregano makes the chili spicy good – not hot. Although...

Spicy Tuesday – Crunchy Pomegranate Apple Breakfast Bowl – Ginger

Spicy Tuesday – Crunchy Pomegranate Apple Breakfast Bowl – Ginger

Its apple season here in Georgia Here’s our yummy and easy bowl idea to start the morning off right. And not only are apples in season here in Georgia - we are smack in the middle of California pomegranate season - which makes it the perfect time of the year for a...

Spicy Tuesday – Rainy Day Onion and Cauliflower Soup – Fennel

Spicy Tuesday – Rainy Day Onion and Cauliflower Soup – Fennel

Rainy Tuesdays needs soup! You may think that onion soup is only yummy with lots of cheese and toast. That’s why we are sharing this easy, comforting recipe to show you the versatility of the onion, especially when combined with cauliflower. We use dried fennel in...

Spicy Tuesday – No Meat Meatballs – Oregano

Spicy Tuesday – No Meat Meatballs – Oregano

Do you love meatballs? Who doesn’t love a meaty mouthful of spicy tender meat? Believe it or not - You can get that same thrill with a meatball made with lentils! Yup,  lentils. Here’s an easy recipe to conquer your meatball cravings. Plus, a bonus recipe for easy...

Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Green Olive Dip – Cilantro

Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Green Olive Dip – Cilantro

Until you taste this dip, you may say, “NO WAY”! When you do, you’ll be amazed. Creamy and tangy from the briny anchovies and tangy olives, this dip is packed with the flavors of umami, the Japanese word that is used to describe richness and meatiness. We’ve served...

Spicy Tuesday – Patatas Bravos or Spicy Potatoes – Smoked Paprika

Spicy Tuesday – Patatas Bravos or Spicy Potatoes – Smoked Paprika

An aromatic packed-with-flavor appetizer or side dish, Spanish spicy 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-us...

Spicy Tuesday – Farro, Red Pepper and White Bean Salad – Rosemary

Spicy Tuesday – Farro, Red Pepper and White Bean Salad – Rosemary

This simple salad makes a bright, tangy companion to almost anything off the grill. It would make an excellent picnic salad because you can make it a day ahead; the extra time just gives the flavors more time to sink into the beans.  It can also be put together at the...

Spicy Tuesday – Kale and Brussels Salad – Red Pepper Flakes

Spicy Tuesday – Kale and Brussels Salad – Red Pepper Flakes

This salad is not only yummy-good but yummy-good for you! The combo of Kale and Sprouts make a crunchy good salad, and the dressing rocks the cruciferous greens. Red pepper flakes add a zing to the salad. Using these little flakes in a salad like this is good for your...

Spicy Tuesday – Easy Black Bean Burgers – Smoked Paprika

Spicy Tuesday – Easy Black Bean Burgers – Smoked Paprika

These super easy burgers are the solution to a fast week-night meal, or an evening where nothing else but a “burger” will do. Meaty-tasting with lots of hearty texture and umami flavor, they are so satisfying, you won’t miss the meat! Along with the black beans, the...

Spicy Tuesday – Crisp and Crunchy Orange Honey Coleslaw – Basil

Spicy Tuesday – Crisp and Crunchy Orange Honey Coleslaw – Basil

There’s nothing like warm weather to inspire the “coleslaw” in us! This one is a yummy blend of cabbages, carrots, orange and honey. Use this slaw as a side, topping slices of avocado in a pita or serve it up as a bed for a piece of grilled white fish for dinner...

Spicy Tuesday – Zucchini Banana Muffins – Cinnamon

Spicy Tuesday – Zucchini Banana Muffins – Cinnamon

Does it seem like everyone is offering up zucchini from their garden to you? There's a reason - its zucchini season! Here's an easy way to enjoy some of the ubiquitous squash, without a lot of hassle and time in the kitchen. Incredibly moist and yummy, these...

Spicy Tuesday – Summer Fresh Tomato Pasta – Parsley

Spicy Tuesday – Summer Fresh Tomato Pasta – Parsley

A summer dinner with tomatoes and the best herbs from the garden? We call that really good eating! Here’s a simple delicious recipe with the flavors of Italy all in a beautiful bowl that can be eaten as a meal. We are enjoying a trio of flavorful herbs, including...

Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Corn, Zucchini and Orzo Salad – Basil

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...