Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Spicy Tuesday – CUMIN QUICK BREAD – Cumin
Whether the spring weather at your house is trending “Soup” or “Salad” this delicious quick bread is a snap to make and share for dinner. When talking about cumin in our cooking classes, we always say, “it's the original smoky-smelling spice.” If you open a bottle and...
Happy National Garlic Month on Atlanta and Company!
MISSED THE SEGMENT? See it HERE April is a celebration of one of everyone’s favorite ingredients! Garlic is more than just a “stinking rose” and a smelly-good ingredient - its bursting with antioxidants that can give your immune system a boost, while creating...
Friday Four 041618: Spring is Here! Margarita Cupcakes
Its just something about spring that makes me happy and want to eat these light, easy and yummy cupcakes. Maybe its because they are so delicious, (and pretty), garnished with the best of the season’s strawberries!
Spicy Tuesday – Menestra! A Spanish Dish of Green Beans, Asparagus and Artichokes – Black Pepper
Its ASPARGUS season! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the slender stalks are popping up everywhere. We love the combination of flavors in this easy to fix Spanish veggie dish called Menestra, and how impressive it looks on the table. Menestra is not only...
Drink Wine and Get Organized – Happy Spring Edition!
https://www.facebook.com/nancy.waldeck/videos/10216048758794494/ Happy Spring! If you didn't get a chance to see the Facebook Live Video - here's a copy! We had a super time drinking wine and getting organized on Thursday! You can check out Carrie's NeatSmart...
Spicy Tuesday – Sundried Tomato Pesto with Oodles of Zoodles – Basil
Whether its Passover or Easter – this weekend is a holiday worth celebrating! This week’s Spicy Tuesday is a yummy dip or pasta sauce that is super delicious and easy to make and share with friends and family! Basil makes this sauce irresistible and spicy! It brings...
Simply Sensational Spring Salads with Atlanta & CO Today!
Missed the show? Click here to watch it! http://www.11alive.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/atlanta-and-company/scrumptious-spring-salad-recipes/85-532186510 Easter, Passover, Spring Break – all these holidays and more are a super opportunity to serve up...
Friday Four 032318: Happy Spring! Kale Caesar Salad
Its Salad season! Here’s a twist on the traditional Caesar that’s made with Kale – along with a yummy plant based dressing and fun sweet potato croutons! Bring on Spring!
The Secrets to Sauces on Atlanta and Company This Morning!
Check out the video from the fun segment here! http://www.11alive.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/atlanta-and-company/national-sauce-month-recipes-with-chef-nancy/531064532 March is National “Sauce” Month! Today Christine and I whipped up three easy and...
Spicy Tuesday – Slow Cooker Gumbo – Bay Leaves
No matter whether you call it a slow cooker, crockpot or even an Instapot – recipes that you can “prep, set and forget” are some of our favorites! We presented this one to raving fans at a class at the Thomas F Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center last week. More of...
Drink Wine and Get Organized – St Patty’s Edition!
https://www.facebook.com/nancy.waldeck/videos/10215918167729799/ Don't you love the hats:) Spinach and Artichoke Gratin 2 (12 OZ) Packages Chopped Spinach, Defrosted and Drained (Well!) 1 Cup Finely Chopped Yellow Onion 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Pkg Frozen...
Friday Four 031618: Roasted Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce
If you looking for a crowd pleasing dinner for St Patrick’s Day – look no further! Full of flavor, color and fun – this is a recipe to serve on Saturday and all year long!
Spicy Tuesday – Individual Broccoli and Cheddar Gratins – Cayenne
Cruciferous veggies rock this time of year! They are crunchy, full of fiber and bright tastes. For instance, there’s broccoli with it earthy green flavor, or cauliflower that soaks up whatever it is cooked in combination with. This recipe is an easy way to use those...
Happy St Patricks Day with Rumplethumps and Atlanta and Company
Cheers to St Patrick’s Day! Hold the Corned Beef This Year and serve up these fun recipes to celebrate St Pattys Day. Pub Salad is a salad served up in the local pub, simple and delicious, often with the bar garnishes topping a salad of chopped lettuce. The green...
Friday Four 030918: Slow Cooker Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew
Not only is this stew gorgeous with brilliant colors of orange, yellow and red, it’s agreat way to make a vegetarian meal that is so hearty no one even misses themeat. The leftovers freeze great and a pita pocket stuffed full with the stew and a little shredded Napa cabbage makes a super lunch the next day.
Spicy Tuesday – Arugula Salad with Roasted Pepper Dressing – Smoked Paprika
During the “comfort food” season of winter, its so nice to have a hardy salad that we can serve up for dinner. One plate – dinner done. This salad is the perfect antidote to heavy soups and stews, the arugula with the crunchy cabbage won’t weigh you down! We often say...
Friday Four 030218: Med Inspired Ratatouille Pasta
Its just about that time of the year when I start dreaming of ocean breezes and bright veggies from the Mediterranean. This pasta fulfills that wish perfectly. The ratatouille is super easy to make and lovely to topping penne pasta – or just by itself. A super one dish meal to celebrate the Oscars on Saturday night – especially when you pair it with the wine I’ve suggested!
FOUR EASY STEPS to Shake Up Your Stews on Atlanta and Company!
If you missed the segment on Wednesday, click HERE to watch it! Here in Atlanta our weather this time of year is just chilly, damp and rainy, even tho its not snowy - its still the warm comfort food time of the year. I’m breaking out the tagine – the...
Drink Wine and Get Organized – Happy National Canned Food Month!
https://www.facebook.com/carriempeeples/videos/10215966019246002/ Open my freezer anytime of the year and you’ll discover a couple of quarts of this tomato sauce. It’s my dinner savior when I’m running late, my choice of sauces for lasagna and layered pasta or veggie...
Spicy Tuesday – Cumin Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes – Cumin
Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Soft, warm, creamy and delicious – they taste great but more than a little bit are not great for us. Here’s a switch-a-roo for the potatoes that is easy, fast and super delicious. Oh yeah, we think that these cumin cauliflower...