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 – 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...
Friday Four – Grape Tomato Salad with Baked Feta – 090321
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grape Tomato Salad with Baked Feta 1 (8 OZ) Block of Feta ¼ Cup EVOO Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste Red Pepper Flakes (optional) 1 TB Honey 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes, halved 1 Head Romaine, torn ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar Chopped Basil, Mint...
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...
Friday Four – Cherry Ricotta Cake – 082721
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cherry Ricotta Cake Nonstick Spray 1½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, (or All Purpose Flour) 1 Cup Raw Sugar 2 Tsp Baking Powder ¼ Tsp Sea Salt 3 Large Eggs 1½ Cups Ricotta, plus more for garnish 1½ Tsp Vanilla ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, melted and...
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...
Friday Four – Grilled Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce – 082021
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grilled Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce 8 – 12 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs 2 TB Olive Oil 1 TB Sea Salt 1 Tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 Recipe Peach BBQ Sauce **Oil the Grill Chopped Parsley Step One Place the...
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...
Friday Four – Spanish Inspired Potato Cakes with Smoked Paprika Aioli – 081321
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Potato Cakes with Spanish Smoked Paprika Aioli 3 Cups Baked Mashed Potatoes, (about 2 large baking potatoes) ½ Cup Chopped Yellow Onions ½ Cup Chopped Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper 2 TB Chopped Parsley 2 Tsp Grated Garlic 1/3 Cup Whole Wheat...
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...
Friday Four – Juicy Ripe Mango and Tomato Salad – 080621
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Juicy Ripe Mango and Tomato Salad 1/4 Cup White Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TB Dijon Mustard 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt 2 TB Minced Red Onion 1 Small Cucumber peeled and seeded, cut into ½” Cubes 1 Jalapeno, ribs removed, seeded and...
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...
Friday Four – Summer Salmon with Bright Green Salsa – 073021
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Summer Salmon with Bright Green Salsa 4 TB Olive Oil, divided ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Ground Coriander 1 Tsp Turmeric 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika 1 Tsp Sea Salt 2 Cloves Garlic 6 Green Onions, chopped coarsely ½ Cup Cilantro, Packed ¼ ...
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...
Friday Four – Cool Summer Dinner: Mediterranean Chicken Salad – 072321
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Chicken SaladRoasted Chicken About 2 LBs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tsp Ground Fennel 1 Tsp Ground Cumin ½ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper Drizzle the...
Spicy Tuesday – Cherry Balsamic Dressing Topped Romaine Wedges – Marjoram
Its cherry season - time for cherry creativity in the kitchen! This week's Spicy Tuesday is all about using cherries in a way you may not of thought of before now: in a salad dressing full of the rich taste of red cherries and the tang of balsamic vinegar. Marjoram,...
