Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Friday Four – Easy Asian Inspired Peanut Sauce with Roasted Shrimp – 100920
Don’t worry about the take out tonight – make this easy peanut sauce yourself!
Friday Four – Veggie Burgers or Bean Balls – 100220
Easy-to-make and easy-to-love veggie burgers OR bean balls make everyone happy!
Spicy Tuesday – Cumin Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Soft, warm, creamy and delicious – they taste great. Here’s a swap-out for some of the potatoes that boosts veggies and flavors with cauliflower and spices, making it better-for-you and super delicious. Oh yeah, we think that these...
Friday Four – Seafood Soup or Zuppa di Pesce – 092520
Tomato-y rich seafood soup is always a hit with those around your table!
Spicy Tuesday – Flavors of Fall Rice Salad – Thyme
Do the variety of different rice types and blends entice you with their beautiful colors and descriptions? They certainly do us! Fall seems like the best time of year to serve up a salad like this one – full of gorgeous color and delicious flavors. This week’s recipe...
Friday Four – Antipasto Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing – 091920
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Antipasto Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing 1 (15 OZ) Can Cannellini Beans, Rinsed and Drained1 Tsp Italian Seasoning1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes1/2 Tsp Sea Salt1 TB Extra Virgin Olive OilJuice of 1/2 Lemon4 - 6 Cups Baby Spinach1 Cup Grape Tomatoes,...
Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Lemon Herb Dip – Chives
The flavors of creamy rich yogurt, bright lemon and garlic always make us think of the Mediterranean. This dip does too! We use it here for veggies, but it also is an awesome sauce with roasted or grilled fish or chicken. The dip is super easy to make, you’ll just do...
Friday Four – Moist and Easy Sicilian Olive Oil Cake – 091120
Sicilians love something sweet for breakfast. This cake features prominently in breakfast, but you can serve it up anytime of the day!
090820 I LOVE Mushrooms Salad – Thyme
Do you love mushrooms? We do too! Here’s a delicious and easy and interesting way to enjoy mushrooms – no matter what kind you find in the market. Perfect as a salad tonight – and leftovers make a super pita stuffer for tomorrow. Mushrooms are little sponges of flavor...
Friday Four – Argentinean Grill with Bright Green Herbed Sauce – 090420
We are rolling into a long weekend with both Derby Day AND Labor Day – WooHOO! Time to break and the grill and celebrate!
Spicy Tuesday – Potato Potato Potato Salad – Oregano
We just can’t resist sharing this recipe for the last “cookout” holiday of summer. An easy way to enjoy potato salad without all the heavy gooey mayo! Plus this recipe adds the goodness of sweet potatoes, too. So you’re getting the benefit of more than just the plain...
082720 Friday Four – Summer Tomatoes and Bell Peppers with Spanish Vinaigrette
I love all the gorgeous photos of tomatoes and peppers that are filling my screen this time of year! Even if you’re not a gardener – you can create this yummy salad and celebrate the season!
Spicy Tuesday – Best Ever Guacamole – 082520
This easy recipe is always a hit with our students. In fact, we have recommended this guacamole many times as a simple and healthy alternative to “store bought” dips. This beauty is quick and easy - and believe us, your guests will be begging for the recipe! Feel free...
Friday Four – Crispy Almond Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Remoulade – 082120
Crispy Almonds and rich crabmeat combine in this easy awesome crab cake!
Spicy Tuesday – Southwestern Shredded Salad – Smoked Paprika
A shredded salad is a super way to create a one-platter meal full of veggies and color. When you toss up this salad, you’ll have rave reviews at dinner, and then you can tuck any leftovers in a pita pocket for lunch tomorrow. This salad’s easy dressing is made with...
Friday Four – Not Your Average Greek Inspired Salad – 081420
A yummy summer salad with a secret ingredient – that makes it yummy!
Spicy Tuesday – Green Goddess Dressing with Summer’s Best Tomatoes – Anchovies
We’ve been seeing SO many beautiful tomato photos on social media lately. So, this week we can’t resist passing on an easy recipe for one of tomato’s favorite partners, Green Goddess Dressing. When you read the recipe, you may say: “Anchovies…No Way!” But don’t be...
Friday Four – Summer Peach and Berry Crumble – 080720
Crisps and crumbles are a simple way to celebrate the best of the season without the work, time or baking talent required for a pie.
Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Summer Veggies with Lemon Tarragon Dressing
Summer is full of a bounty of veggies that are so good roasted or grilled! Squash, peppers, onions, eggplants, tomatoes…almost everything tastes better off the grill! Simply slice your veggies in long strips or pieces, trying to make sure they are approximately the...
Friday Four – Cool and Easy Roasted Red Pepper Gazpacho – 073120
Happy chilled soup for summer! I use roasted red peppers for this riff on gazpacho where they create another layer of flavor to the rich-ripe goodness of the soup.