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 – Spanish Style White Bean Salad – Parsley
We love salads that you can enjoy as a whole meal - If you are looking for a hearty veggie dinner this spring – you CAN enjoy this salad. Its a full meal with its protein packed beans, nutritious fiber filled veggies and satisfying eggs. We are using parsley to make a...
Friday Four – Spring Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lime Honey Dressing – 042222
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Spring Strawberry Avocado Salad with Lime Honey Dressing 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Shredded Finely ½ Cup Tofu ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Cloves Garlic, Grated 3 TB Lemon Juice 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Dijon 1 TB Capers ¼ Tsp Each Sea Salt and...
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...
Spring Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing or Dip
How about an easy, light and creamy green way to celebrate spring weather? Top any salad with this yumminess – or use it for dipping crunchy fresh veggies like we have done in the photo above. Cilantro brings a bright flavor color and lots of nutrition, too!...
April in Paris on Atlanta and Company – Herb Salad and Champagne Dressing
I was so lucky to work in Paris this February - I spoke at Vin Expo/Wine Paris on behalf of the USDA. I shared American wine info at a "Les Talks" during the largest annual conference for wine in France! Yes, it was incredibly fun, and interesting. My mostly French...
Friday Four – Windy Day Warmup Mac and Cheese – 040822
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Windy Day Warmup Mac and Cheese 2 (15 OZ) Cans of Cannellini (White) Beans, drained and rinsed well 1 Cup Non Fat Greek Yogurt ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper Sea Salt and Pepper to taste 2 Cups Grated Sharp Cheddar 2 TB Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Box...
Friday Four – Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Mushrooms and Goat Cheese – 040122
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Mushrooms and Goat Cheese 16 OZ Mushrooms, Sliced (I used shiitake and Baby Bella mushrooms) 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 Large Grated Garlic Cloves 1 Jalepeno or Serrano, ribbed and seeded if desired, Sliced Sea Salt...
Spicy Tuesday – Zesty Mushroom Chili – Coriander
We love chili, and this one uses mushrooms instead of meat to give it that tummy-filling body we love. And the addition of the lime juice and zest make it bright tasting and zesty! Although Coriander the spice, and Cilantro the herb, both come from the same plant,...
Friday Four – Northern Italian Style Creamy Polenta and Greens – 032522
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Northern Italian Style Creamy Polenta with Greens 4 Cups Vegetable (or Chicken) Broth 1 Cup Polenta 1/4 Cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1 Large Bunch Broccoli Rabe 2 TB Olive Oil 3 Garlic Cloves, Grated 1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives 2 Roasted Red...
Friday Four – Easy Fish and Fennel Tagine – 031822
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy Fish and Fennel Tagine 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Cups Chopped Red Onion 1 Bulb Fennel and stalks, sliced in 2” sticks, fronds reserved for garnish 2 TB Grated Garlic 1 Tsp EACH, Ground Cumin, Coriander, Ginger, Red Chile Flakes 1 (15 OZ) Can Diced...
Happy St Patrick’s Day! Most Likely Candidate to become a green sparkling quaffer for St Patrick’s Day? Prosecco
Want to know more about Prosecco? Click HERE to see this post in "action"! Here’s 5 things to share about Prosecco that may make you thirsty right about now… ONE Prosecco comes from an “old world” country – or a country that has been making wine for a long time....
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Cauliflower and Peppers with Picada – Parsley
Hold the Corned Beef this year and serve up this fun and beautiful green recipe to celebrate St Patty’s Day. Right? This fun holiday is celebrated the world over. You’ll have to trust me on this one - It sounds really “interesting” with ingredients like unsweetened...
Friday Four – Roasted Red Pepper and Chickpea Quinoa – 031122
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Roasted Red Peppers and Chickpea Quinoa 1 (15 OZ) Can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 TB Fresh Lemon Juice 4 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided 3 Large Garlic Cloves, Grated 1 TB Cumin Seeds 2 Tsp Turmeric, divided 2 Tsp Smoked Sweet Paprika,...
Spicy Tuesday – Warm Roasted Veggie Salad with Herbed Mustard Dressing – Italian Seasoning
Imagine the “oohs and ahhs” from your family and friends when you present this gorgeous platter of color, overflowing with warm veggies bathed in a tangy herb filled dressing. (Not only delectable, but beautiful too!) Welcome to Warm Roasted Veggie Salad, using...
Friday Four – Almost Spring Salsa Topped Chicken – 030422
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Salsa Topped Chicken 2 TB Olive Oil 1 TB Lemon Juice 1 Clove Garlic, Grated 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes, halved 1/2 Cup Chopped Kalamata Olives 1/2 Cup *Green Olives, Chopped 1/4 Cup Parsley or Dill, Chopped 1/4 Cup Capers1/2 Tsp Each Sea Salt and...
