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
Friday Four – Treat Time! Chocolate Chili Cake – 080423
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Chili Cake ¾ Cup Fine Raw Sugar plus more for sprinkling pan 1 ½ Cups Pecans, toasted ½ Lb Bittersweet Chocolate (at least 70%), grated plus more for garnish 2 tsp Vanilla ½ tsp Ancho Chili Powder ¼ tsp Cayenne ¼ tsp Cinnamon 8 Large...
Friday Four – Simply Summer Fruit Tarts – 070723
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Simply Summer Fruit TartsCrust 1 Package Active Dry Yeast ¼ Cup Warm Water (about 105F) 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¼ Cup Raw Sugar 1 Tsp Salt ¾ Cup Butter cut into ½” pieces 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 1 Tsp Vanilla *Bench Flour Fruit...
Friday Four – Happy Spring! Carrot Cake Cupcakes – 032423
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Carrot Cake Cupcakes 1 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour 1 Tsp Baking Soda ¼ Tsp Fine Sea Salt ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon ¼ Tsp Ground Nutmeg ½ Tsp Ground Ginger 3/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar ¼ Cup Avocado or Grapeseed Oil 2 Large Eggs 1 1/2 Cups Peeled and...
Friday Four – Chocolatey Rich Bread Pudding – 021723
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolatey Rich Bread Pudding 2 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate (70% or higher) 1 Cup Half and Half, divided 1 Tbsp Whiskey or Bourbon (optional) 2/3 Cup Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 tsp Vanilla ¼ tsp Sea Salt 6 Slices Bread, crusts removed, day old and cut...
Friday Four – Easy Yummy Holiday Cookies – 120922
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy Yummy Holiday CookiesChocolate Decadence 8 OZ Dark Chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) ¼ Cup Coconut Oil 3 TB Water 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch of sea salt ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder 1 Cup Pistachios, Chopped Finely Step One Melt chocolate with oil,...
Friday Four – Toasted Pumpkin Pecan Cake – 111822
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cake 3 Large Eggs 1 (15 oz) Can Pumpkin Puree (not Pumpkin Pie filling) 3/4 Cup Avocado or Grapeseed Oil ½ Cup Water 2½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 Cup Raw Sugar 1¼ Cups Light Brown Sugar 1¼ Tsp Salt 1½ Tsp Baking Soda 1...
Friday Four – EASY, Yummy Apple Tart for Thanksgiving – 110422
No. 1 : Quick Recipe EASY, Yummy Apple Tart Crust 1 Package Active Dry Yeast* ¼ Cup Warm Water (105-115F) 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¼ Cup Raw Sugar 1 Tsp Sea Salt ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter in Small Pieces 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 1 Tsp Vanilla 2 – 3 TBs...
Friday Four – Toasted Pecan Blondies – 101322
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Toasted Pecan Blondies 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 2 Tsp Vanilla 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or All Purpose Flour 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder 1/8 Tsp Baking Soda Pinch of Sea Salt 1 Cup...
Friday Four – Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies – 081922
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 3/4 Cup Almond Flour ½ Tsp Baking Soda ½ Tsp Fine Sea Salt ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter ¼ Cup Canola or Grapeseed Oil 1/3 Cup Turbinado or Raw Sugar 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 Tsp...
Friday Four – Peach Shortcakes with Rosé Glaze – 071522
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Peach Shortcakes with Rosé Glaze 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or All-Purpose Flour) 1/3 Old Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar 1 TB Baking Powder ½ Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Ground Allspice ¼ Tsp Ground Ginger ¼ Cup Chilled Unsalted...
Friday Four – Spring is Here! Margarita Cupcakes – 041522
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Margarita Cupcakes 11⁄2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 2 Tsp Baking Powder 2 Tsp Lime Zest 1⁄2 Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt 1 Cup Sugar 1 Large Egg 4 Large Egg Whites 1⁄2 Cup Grapeseed or Avocado Oil *Margarita Frosting **Lime Garnish Step One...
Friday Four – Chocolate Chili Pecan Cake – 021122
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Chili Cake 3⁄4 Cup Fine Raw Sugar plus more for sprinkling pan 1 1⁄2 Cups Pecans, toasted 1⁄2 Lb Bittersweet Chocolate (at least 70%), grated plus more for garnish 2 tsp Vanilla 1⁄2 tsp Ancho Chili Powder 1⁄4 tsp Cayenne 1⁄4 tsp...
Friday Four – Three Easy, Festive, Fun Holiday Cookies – 121021
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Three Easy Festive Fun Holiday CookiesChocolate Decadence 8 OZ Dark Chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) ¼ Cup Coconut Oil 3 TB Water 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch of sea salt ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder 1 Cup Pistachios, Chopped Finely Step One Melt chocolate...
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...
Friday Four – Easy, Dreamy, Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes – 111221
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes 3 Cups Berries 1 TB Orange Zest 1 TB Orange Liquor 12 oz Neufchatel or Light Cream Cheese, softened ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree 3 TB Nonfat Greek Plain Yogurt 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Large Egg 2 Large Egg Whites ¼ tsp Fine Sea...
