Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Spicy Tuesday – Red Rice Salad for Spring – Thyme
As we move from the cool days of winter into the gloriously warm days of spring, we are looking for ways to eat lighter. This salad is a fun way to take rice to the table in a salad instead of a side dish. Toasty nuts, earthy mushrooms and sweet apples all play an...
Friday Four – Baked Penne with Prosciutto, Mozzerella and Peas – 040921
Oooey gooey cheesy pasta with the salty tang of prosciutto and sweet green peas. Springtime pasta perfection!
Spicy Tuesday – Romesco: Spanish Roasted Red Pepper Sauce – Smoked Paprika
The weather turning beautiful, Georgia Asparagus and Radishes rolling into the store make us what to serve up dippy dinners with lots of veggies. We're shaking it up with not only blanched asparagus, but creamy red potatoes that we've roasted i the oven. Toasty red...
Friday Four – Shrimp and Grits – 040221
Shrimp and Grits may be one of your favorite restaurant meals – but how about an easy, yummy recipe to whip up at home?
Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander
Easter and Passover are often celebrated using bunnies and eggs - and of course carrots! We are using the holidays as a wonderful excuse to whip up carrot hummus. Who would have guessed that a bean dip ubiquitous in the Middle East would become an American go-to...
Friday Four – Celebrate Spring! Kale Caesar Salad – 032621
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Kale Caesar Salad 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Shredded Finely ½ Cup Tofu ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic 3 TB Lemon Juice 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Dijon 1 TB Capers ¼ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper *Sweet Potato Croutons...
Spicy Tuesday – Usher in Spring with Creamy Asparagus Soup – Chives
There’s nothing like soup to warm up a chilly spring evening and get us ready for sunny weather. This soup is made with asparagus – a real harbinger of spring. Just because its thick and creamy doesn’t mean its made with cream. We use dried split peas to add body and...
Roasted Kahala with Brussels Sprouts Slaw
As promised, here’s my first recipe for the fresh Forever Oceans Kahala that I received a few days ago. (You can see my video on my IG profile.) WOW! It was super easy to work with, and it tasted incredibly good with awesome texture and flavor. Don’t be concerned...
031921 Friday Four – Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce – 031921
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crab Cakes with Mango SauceGLUTEN FREE, PESCATARIAN 1 LB Lump or Special Crabmeat 1 Large Egg, Beaten 1 TB Chives, Chopped Zest from a Lime 2 TB Lime Juice 1 TB Dijon Mustard 1 TB Cilantro, Minced 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce ½ tsp Sea Salt ½ tsp...
Friday Four – “Rumplededumps” Cabbage and Gooey Cheese Tucked a Potato – 031221
No. 1 : Quick Recipe “Rumplededumps” Cabbage and Gooey Cheese Tucked a Potato 4 Large Baking (Russet) Potatoes 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TB Coarse Sea Salt ½ Savoy or Green Cabbage, Thinly Shredded 1 Cup Green Onions, Green and White Parts, Thinly Sliced ½ Cup...
Spicy Tuesday – Irish Inspired Potato Salad – Dill
When we think about St Patrick’s Day, we think potatoes! Here’s fun way to make potatoes into an awesome salad – that’s definitely NOT the usual recipe. Dill is a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A. It also may have several benefits for health,...
Spicy Tuesday – Lemon Sriracha Broccoli – Parsley
Who loves Sriracha? We do, we do! The tangy zip of this popular sauce can brighten up the flavors in any dish – and it doesn’t have to be “HOT”. In the culinary world when we use a spicy condiment like this, we say it “points up the flavors” of the dish. This means it...
Friday Four – Yummy, Easy Seafood Paella – 030521
Welcome March with a super easy and super yummy paella – one awesome pan of goodness and dinner is served!
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...
Friday Four – Savory Spreads and Homemade Crackers – 022621
If you’re getting ready for “Open That Bottle Night” on Saturday – I’ve got a couple of delicious spreads to enjoy with your special bottle!
Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Coconut Stew with Indian Flavors – Garam Masala
Happy National Eat a Sweet Potato Day - Who knew there was such a fabulous occasion? Here's a combo of chickpeas, sweet potatoes and rich coconut all in one bowl. We love these Indian flavors – especially when it’s cold outside - or even if its not! Garam Masala is...
Happy National Chocolate Month – Mole Enchiladas!
I had a blast sharing Mole Enchiladas with fun host Christine on 11 Alive's Atlanta and Company this week! Easy, Fast and Fun Mole Sauce topping Enchiladas that you stuff with your favorite ingredients. Click HERE to check out the video! February is the Chocolate...
Celebrate Chocolate Month with an EASY YUMMY FUN Chocolate Truffle!
Just because Valentine's was last week doesn't mean you can't have chocolate - Happy Chocolate Month! Toast to the rich taste of these yummy truffles with a glass of Rosa Regale from Banfi. The Brachetto d'Acqui grape is the perfect partner to chocolate. Deep Dark...
Friday Four – Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta – 021921
This pasta is a riff on Caponata, the luscious sweet and sour traditional dip or sauce from Sicily. I’ve chosen to top pasta with it…and OH! is it good!
Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Fish Chowder – Dill
Cold weather like the low temps that have blown in overnight call for SOUP! This one is warm and luscious, easy to make and to enjoy. Most fish chowders are full of cream…not this one! We’ve amped up the veggies and use oat milk and a little whole wheat flour to make...