Recipes from Chef Nancy Waldeck
Friday Four 013120: Black Bean Chile for the BIG GAME
Whether you’re a Kansas City fan – or rooting for San Francisco, everyone loves Chili for the big game! Whip up this Chili, add a topping bar full of yummy garnishes that everyone loves and you’ll be the MVP!
Spicy Tuesday – Italian Chickpea and Spinach Stew – Rosemary
Its soup time! As we roll into colder weather, soup seems to be the answer to many of our culinary challenges! Everyone loves the warm and tummy-filling feelings that soup gives. Once you share this one - we think that you will be making over and over again. This soup...
Spicy Tuesday – Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup – Cilantro
When you set a big bowl of this warm and steamy soup on the table, you won’t have to ask the family or friends to come. They will be drawn the aroma that wafts out of the kitchen, enticing everyone who walks in the door. The cilantro and green onions that are used to...
Friday Four – Yummy, Easy, Better-for-YOU Oatmeal Crust Pizza -011720
Think you can’t make “restaurant quality” pizza crust at home? You can! And this one is much better for you!
Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Apple and Carrot Soup – Mint
You may be thinking to yourself, apples in soup? We can tell you with authority – they taste great in this savory soup. We love sharing fruits and veggies in different ways, and this recipe is no exception! Creamy with just the tiniest bit of warm spiciness from the...
Spicy Tuesday – Pat’s Quinoa with Roasted Red Peppers and Chickpeas – Cumin
Just about everyone knows about quinoa. But did you know that Quinoa (Keen-wah), revered by the Incas as the “mother grain” it is actually a seed from the Goosefoot plant? It’s been sold in the U.S. only since the mid-eighties, its mild nutty flavor is a great...
Friday Four – Soup TIME! Tuscan White Bean and Kale Stew- 011020
January…Cold and Wet! Time for soup! Here’s one that will draw everyone to the table!
Friday Four – Crunchy Nutty Granola Bars – 010320
Ringing in the New Year often brings in a desire to eat better! Here’s an easy-to-make, healthier and delicious snack that will stay with you from the “hangry” hours of 3 – 4 PM until dinner.
Friday Four 122019: Secret Sicilian Sautéed Shrimp
Super for an appetizer with crusty bread, or top pasta with it and a sprinkle of toasted bread crumbs!
Spicy Tuesday – Salad Caponata – Red Pepper Flakes
With this yummy salad, you’ll add a little Sicily to your holiday table! Culinarily speaking, this time of dressing is called agrodolce – sweet and sour. You’ll just find it delicious! Eggplant and fennel are two veggies that are in season this time of year, roasting...
Friday Four – Happy Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen – 121319
Whether you’re looking to share with friends or take a hostess treat, these are two great recipes to make and enjoy.
Spicy Tuesday – Festive Brussels Sprouts Salad – Parsley
We love the traditional foods of the holidays…like Brussels Sprouts! But sometimes we just want to “shake it up”. This recipe takes one of our favorite veggies and uses it in a creative and beautiful salad. This crisp and crunchy full-of-flavor salad can convince even...
Friday Four 120619: Yummy Stuffed Mushrooms, an Easy Holiday APP
Mushroom stuffed mushrooms are a great make ahead appetizer – just a bite or two of meaty umami taste with a little crunch from the water chestnuts and panko. Umami is a Japanese term that means rounded, rich or savory
Spicy Tuesday – Super Side for the Big Day – Individual Broccoli and Cheddar Gratins – Cayenne
We're all looking for easy sides for the big bird! 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...
Friday Four 112219: Ready for Guests! Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread
Fast and easy, this no-mixer holiday treat is so moist and rich that you’ll want to make more than one recipe, so you can freeze some for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Spicy Tuesday – MORE Double Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Tarragon
This isn't the first time we shared these sweet potatoes - nor is it the only double stuffer we like. But with the holidays coming up fast, we thought we'd revisit this recipe! Ahh…tarragon. A smell that often evokes memories of France, the warmth of sunshine, fields...
Friday Four 111519: Colorful Holiday Quinoa Platter with Ginger Dressing
I love platters of roasted veggies for the holidays – or anytime! This one is full of color, flavor, fiber and protein with a rich, smooth, creamy and zingy ginger dressing.
Spicy Tuesday – Italian Chickpea and Spinach Stew – Rosemary
Italian Chickpea and Spinach Stew Its soup time! As we roll into colder weather, soup seems to be the answer to many of our culinary challenges! Everyone loves the warm and tummy-filling feelings that soup gives. Once you share this one - we think that you will be...
Friday Four – EASY Apple Tart for the Holiday Table – 110819
If you’ve been intimated by pie – this is perfect way to make your pie AND eat it too! So simple, so beautiful, even a non-baker can whip it up!
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Butternut Squash Platter with Pomegranate Honey Drizzle – Mustard
There’s nothing like an old favorite made new again! That’s what we think about this beautiful and delicious presentation of Butternut Squash. This platter is an easy way to make the squash and the salad lovers happy at your holiday table! We are highlighting the...