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
Happy Make AHEAD Spring Brunch
I love BRUNCH! But I don't love getting up early on a weekend morning to prepare. Here's an easy way to prep ahead of time and be rested and ready for friends and family. All you need is a simple fresh fruit salad like the one in the picture above - and brunch is...
Friday Four 041919: Best EVER Carrot Cake Cupcakes
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Best EVER Carrot Cake Cupcakes 1 ¼ Cups Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour 1 Tsp Baking Soda ¼ Tsp Fine Sea Salt ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon ¼ Tsp Ground Nutmeg ½ Tsp Ground Ginger 3/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar ¼ Cup Avocado or Grapeseed Oil 2 Large Eggs 1...
Friday Four – Better for YOU Mac and Cheese – 041219
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Better For YOU Mac and Cheese 2 (15 OZ) Cans of Cannellini (White) Beans, drained and rinsed well 1 Cup Non Fat Greek Yogurt ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper Sea Salt and Pepper to taste 2 Cups Grated Sharp Cheddar 2 TB Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Box Whole...
Spicy Tuesday – Quinoa, Squash and Apple Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
We love quinoa! Since spring is here and the days are getting longer, you may be searching for an easy to fix one dish dinner - Here you go! Full of fresh veggies and fruit, it's a go-to salad that the whole family will enjoy. The bright pop of parsley adds a “green”...
Friday Four 040519: Spring Carrot Ginger Slaw
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Spring Carrot Ginger Slaw 4 Cups Grated Red Cabbage 1 Cup Grated Carrot 1 Cup Chopped Cilantro 3 Green Onions, chopped 1 Cup Chopped Almonds, toasted 1 Recipe Carrot Ginger Dressing Toss all ingredients together - except for nuts - with dressing....
Spicy Tuesday – Spring Asparagus Salad with Tarragon Dressing – Tarragon
Good News - the weather is turning warm, the sun is shining and we are getting ready for a wonderful spring! And we have more good news to share - Shayna has been recognized for her excellent work at Cancer Wellness by the wonderful people at Today's Dietician...
Friday Four 032919: Food That Will Fool You! Chocolate Quinoa Cake
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Quinoa Cake 2 Large Eggs AND 4 Egg Whites 1/3 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Cups Cooked Quinoa (3/4 Cup Dry Quinoa, cooked and cooled) 1/2 Cup Avocado Oil 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, melted 1 Cup Sugar (Raw is best if...
Spicy Tuesday – Spring White Bean and Artichoke Soup with a Healthy Secret – Fennel Seeds
When we first published this yummy recipe, foods like sauerkraut were not popular. Today we know fermented foods are SO good for us and we can find things like kombucha, kefir, miso Kimchi and more are easy to find in the grocery store. The sauerkraut is not easily...
Friday Four 032219: Easy, Yummy Veggie Lasagne
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy, Yummy Veggie Lasagne 2 (15 oz) Pkgs Part Skim Ricotta Cheese 3 TB Italian Seasoning, divided 4 TB Olive Oil, divided Sea Salt and Black Pepper 24 OZ Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced 3 Cups Chopped Yellow Onion 2 Bags Broccoli or Cauliflower...
Spicy Tuesday – Crispy, Crunchy Oatmeal Crusted Pizza – Italian Seasoning
You know when you just crave the ooey goey messy goodness of pizza? Here’s a way to enjoy the best of toppings on your pizza without having lots of dough to eat, too! This pizza is super crispy and crusty and easy to make – without having to break out the mixer....
Friday Four – Happy St Pats Day Cheesy Kale and Cauliflower Casserole – 031519
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Happy St Pats Day Cheesy Kale and Cauliflower Casserole 4 Cups Cauliflower Florets 2 Cups Chopped *Parsnips 4 Garlic Cloves 2 Tsp Fine Sea Salt, divided 2 Cups Finely Shredded Kale 2 TB Unsalted Butter 4 Large Leeks, sliced thinly 2 Cups Shredded...
Spicy Tuesday – Homemade Ginger Granola – Ginger
Just a little crystallized ginger provides a lot of flavor for this better-for-you granola. It adds zing and nutrition, too. Ginger is commonly used for motion sickness or an upset stomach. In fact there is one study in particular that proved that ginger was far...
Friday Four – Pasta Salad with an Asian Inspired Twist – 030819
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pasta Salad with an Asian Inspired Twist 1(16) OZ Whole Wheat Linguine, (or your favorite Asian Pasta shape) Cooked, Rinsed, Tossed with a little extra virgin olive oil and cooled 4 - 6 Cups Thinly Sliced Purple Cabbage or Napa Cabbage (or...
Spicy Tuesday – Greek Style Baked Fish with Feta and Tomatoes – Oregano
With the cold weather rolling in this week, its time for an warm and satisfying AND easy casserole for dinner, Because we usually think of meat as comfort food, but this fish casserole will shake up the weeknight and garner you rave reviews. Just a little than a...
Friday Four Mardi Gras Seafood Gumbo – 030119
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mardi Gras Seafood Gumbo 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour 1 TB Olive Oil 2 TB Smoked Paprika 2 Cups Chopped Yellow Onion 1 Cup Chopped Red Pepper 1/2 Cup Chopped Celery Sea Salt and Black Pepper 4 Garlic Cloves, Grated 1 (15 oz) Can Diced Fire Roasted...
