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 – Med Inspired Ratatouille Pasta – 011422
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Inspired Ratatouille Pasta 1 Zucchini, in 1-inch cubes 1 Yellow or Green Squash, in 1-inch cubes 1 Fennel Bulb, sliced 1 Small Eggplant, in 1-inch cubes 10 Grape Tomatoes, halved 3 TB Olive Oil, divided 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1⁄2 Tsp Red...
Spicy Tuesday – Warm, Gooey Cauliflower and Cheese Stuffed Peppers – Mint and Basil
We love the sweet baby peppers that add flavor and health to any occasion, whether its a weeknight meal or fun with friends. The tiny colorful gems are a great lower calorie, easy way to serve up yummy stuffing like this savory cauliflower and cheese filling. We used...
Friday Four – Flavorful Lemon Chicken Soup – 010722
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Lemon Chicken Soup 2 TB Avocado or Grapeseed Oil 1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion About 2 Cups Spiralized Carrots, (or Egg Noodles, your choice) 1 Cup Chopped Celery ½ Tsp Turmeric ½ Tsp EACH Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce...
Winter Pomegranate Orange Salad with Rosemary Yogurt Dressing – Rosemary
When the wind is blowing and the sky is that winter color of gray, you can still eat SALAD! This winter salad is so bright, so flavorful, so full of color its sure to brighten up your day. After all the warm comfort food of winter, the taste of bright oranges and tart...
Friday Four – Cheese Please! Three Quick and Delicious Cheese Appetizers – 123121
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cheese Please! Three Quick and Delicious AppetizersCaprese Skewers 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes ½ Tsp Sea Salt About 24 Small Mozzarella Balls - Bocconcini About 24 Grape or Cherry Tomatoes Basil...
Spicy Tuesday – Clementine and Serrano Skewers with Honey Lime Dressing – Cardamom
Sometimes the simplest ideas create the best flavors. What could be better than juicy, sweet citrus fruit wrapped in a strip of salty Serrano ham, showered with chopped basil and drizzled with a bright citrus dressing? I can find Serrano in the local Costco, Whole...
122421 – Friday Four – Feast of Seven Fishes Pasta – 122421
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Feast of Seven Fishes Pasta 1 Large Red Onion, Chopped 1 Large Head Fennel, Chopped 2 TB Olive Oil 6 Garlic Cloves, Grated 4 TB Tomato Paste 2 Cups White Wine, divided 4 Cans (15 oz) Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes 2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2...
Spicy Tuesday – Sweet Potato and Red Grape Salad – Garam Masala
Colorful, Delicious and Easy? Check! This salad takes a winter veggie and makes it salad - How fun is that! Here’s a side for any holiday meal that comes together quickly and is super flavorful. Try it with any roasted meat to add a fresh and bright flavor to your...
Friday Four – Easy, Lighter Creamy Crab Bisque – 121721
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy, Lighter Creamy Crab Bisque 3 TB Unsalted Butter 1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onions 1/2 Cup ChoppedCarrots 1/2 Cup Chopped Celery 4 Grated Garlic Cloves 3 TB Tomato Paste 3 TB Whole Wheat flour 2 Cups Seafood Stock or Clam Juice 1 Cup Dry White Wine...
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms with Toasted Almonds
If you are looking for an alternative to the same old green bean mushroom casserole for the holidays, try this yummy recipe, this easy side dish has the same flavors of the traditional. Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms are a better way to serve the traditional green...
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 – Patatas Bravos – “Angry” Potatoes – Smoked Spanish Paprika
Spicy, Aromatic and a wonderful appetizer or side dish, Spanish Angry 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...
Friday Four – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – 120321
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoked Trout Rice Crisps 1 Pkg (3.5 oz) Rice Crackers ¼ Cup Olive or Avocado Oil Mayonnaise ¼ Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt 2 TB Dill, chopped 1 TB Whole Grain Mustard ¼ tsp EACH Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 4 oz Smoked Trout Dill Sprigs for...
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 – Mexican Turkey Veggie Soup – 112621
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mexican Turkey Veggie Soup 4 Large Roma Tomatoes, halved 1 Red Onion, peeled and quartered 4 Green Onions 2 Cloves Garlic, peeled 1 TB Olive Oil ½ Tsp EACH Cumin, Turmeric, Cayenne, and Chipotle Pepper 8 Cups Chicken or Veggie Stock 1 - 2 LB...
