Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Friday Four 050820: Happy Mothers Day Spinach and Artichoke Crustless Quiche
Its said that on Mothers Day there are more brunches served than any other day of the year! Since this year is different – this quiche will help you make a brunch mom will remember!
Finger Lakes Riesling Camp – Eugenia by Dr Frank
Some of you may know that I am participating in the Finger Lakes Riesling camp this spring. Wine Camp, doesn’t that sound fun? Wish it could have been in person, but this camp has gone virtual and me and my fellow campers signed on yesterday to enjoy wines with the...
Spicy Tuesday – Happy Cinco de Mayo! Fabulous Fish Tacos – Smoked Paprika
Happy Cinco de Mayo! You just can’t celebrate without tacos. Here’s a riff on everyone’s favorite fish taco – but without frying the fish. Plus, is packed full of good-for-you broccoli slaw and one of our favorite spices – smoked paprika! We love smoked paprika...
Friday Four 050120: Easy, Flavorful Spiced Chickpea Curry
Flavorful with Spices – not with heat – this curry is a snap to prepare and OH so delicious!
Spicy Tuesday – Homemade Ranch – Chives
With everyone hanging out at home, it’s getting increasingly hard to get everyone excited about eating well. Especially because we tend to snack all the time when we are at home! Here’s an easy-to-make recipe that can go from snack to salad without missing a beat!...
Burger Madness – Three Yummy and Easy Burgers Made without Meat!
Dietician Shayna and Healthy Chef Partyologist Nancy Waldeck collaborate on three burger recipes that rock! Shayna kicks us off with an intro and some cute taste testers! Click HERE to see the Video! Chef Nancy Shows Us the Yummy Mediterranean Inspired Lentil Burgers!...
Friday Four 042420: Cornell Chicken and Syracuse Salt Potatoes
This was our week to visit the fun Finger Lakes region of New York State, this week’s Friday Four is all about upstate New York!
Spicy Tuesday – Kale Caesar Salad with Easy Caesar Dressing – Basil
Spring is rolling in, and that means its Spring salad season! We’re sharing a traditional salad that we have changed up by using kale instead of the more traditional romaine lettuce – and we’re lightening up the dressing as well! Among the ingredients in the dressing...
Friday Four – Miso Sesame Roasted Cauliflower over Farro – 041720
With spring weather rolling in, I’m all about eating lighter – but deliciously! This recipe is a snap to prepare, and oh! so good.
Thai Style Lettuce Wraps with Three Ingredient Peanut Sauce
If you’re tired of the same old dinner – and takeout is getting expensive and boring – here’s a solution. So Easy, so fast and so delicious – plus dinner always more fun when you make it at the table!
Spicy Tuesday – Spanish Inspired Roasted Carrot Salad – Smoked Paprika
Here’s a fun idea for a carrot salad that is unlike others! In this beautiful salad, full of the sweet and savory flavors of Spring, we added a twist by roasting half of our carrots before adding them to the fresh salad. Raisins complement the sweetness of the carrots...
Friday Four 041020: Guac Stuffed Eggs for Spring!
Deviled Eggs sing of spring to me – how about you? Here’s an easy and yummy twist on the traditional!
Spicy Tuesday – White Bean Hummus with Crudite and Handmade Pita Chips – Cumin
Who doesn’t love an easy appetizer than looks and tastes appetizing too? This creamy and flavor-filled AND fast white bean dip certainly meets all the requirements, and use up some of those beans you may have bought at the grocery store! One of the nicest attributes...
Friday Four 040320: Super Salmon Sliders
These salmon sliders come together in a snap with just three steps and a handful of ingredients – and OH! are they good!
Two Super Easy and Wildly Delicious JAR Salad Dressings
Are you getting tired of the same old dressings - out of the fridge door or delivered? Its time to shake up your taste buds by making these easy and delicious dressings yourself! Why would you want to do this? ONE - You control the ingredients, no soybean oil, veg oil...
Creamy and Delicious Black Bean Hummus
Here’s the easiest ever way to make a quick dip that everyone will love. So easy in fact that you can have the kids help you make it! It makes the most of an avocado by including it in a dip to make the dip creamy and delicious. Let’s face it - a serving of avocado is...
Spicy Tuesday – Easy Ginger Spiced Granola – Mace and Cardamom
Staying at home means making lots of breakfast, lunches and dinners. In case you’re getting bored with the same ole same old recipes, here’s one that is sure to wake up your taste buds and make everyone in your house happy – even if that’s just YOU. Granola is super...
Celebrate Sicily Day Eight: Perfect Sicilian Street Food, Arancini!
Isn't he wonderful? That's our chef in Enna - making his special arancini for us. We loved him and his incredibly scrumptious rice balls! This is a one-of-a-kind experience in Sicily on a Taste and Savor Tour! ...
Celebrate Sicily Day Seven: Sicilian Salad Caponata
You’ll find this type of salad on almost every table in Sicily, everyone has their own recipe. When you see it on a menu, its often called, “caponata siciliana”. My recipe uses roasted veggies, two of which are ubiquitous in Sicily – eggplant and fennel. I’ve included...
Celebrate Sicily Day 6: Pesto alla Trapanese for Dinner!
On the weekend, Mike and I love sharing easy dinners in front of a good movie or binge watching a few of our favorite episodes. I often serve up what I call, a “picky” dinner. That’s a meal that’s full of small things to choose as we want them. This Trapanese Pesto is...