Recipes That Travel Well

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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

Spicy Tuesday – Thai Tomato and Coconut Soup – Coriander

Quick and easy, a real crowd pleaser, this different-but-delicious tomato soup is infused with the flavors of Thailand. We served this up at the Thomas F Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center to rave reviews, recently. The combo of spices like cumin, coriander and...

Spicy Tuesday – Artichokes in Olive Oil and Garlic – White Pepper

Did you know that black and white peppers are both from the same plant?  Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sundried, turning the outer layer of the pepper black. To produce white peppercorns, this outer layer is removed before drying, leaving only the...

Happy National Deviled Egg Day – Tuesday November 2nd!

Happy National Deviled Egg Day – Tuesday November 2nd!

Everyone loves Deviled Eggs - they are great for the upcoming holidays, or for a grab and go snack and certainly qualify as a Southern Staple at any occasion. Who doesn’t like a yummy bite that’s easy to make, easy to serve, easy to fill with creative custom...

Spicy Tuesday – Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup – Fennel

For us, the start of October brings the "soup-y" time of the year. And here’s a soup that we make over and over again - because it highlights a powerfood—KALE! Not only full of nutrition – it also tastes so good that the whole family will love it on these cool fall...

Happy National Pasta Day – October 17th!

Happy National Pasta Day – October 17th!

Can’t wait to share some of my favorite pasta recipes with Christine and the folks at Atlanta & Company today! Did you know that pasta is one of the world's most favorite foods?  Spaghetti, lasagna, rotini, tortellini - there are OVER 600 known pasta...

Spicy Tuesday – Brown or Red Rice Salad – Thyme

This yummy recipe appeared first in a summer 2014 post. But we’ve had lots of rice in the healthy kitchen lately, so we’re moving it over to celebrate fall! Do the variety of different rice types and blends entice you with their beautiful colors and descriptions? They...

Pumpkins, Sweet Potatoes and Squash – Happy Fall!

Pumpkins, Sweet Potatoes and Squash – Happy Fall!

WOOHOO! In October, Squash, Pumpkins and Sweet Potatoes are all in season. I’m working with the fun folks at Atlanta & Company this morning to create three fun and different recipes, where any of the three delicious veggies can be used interchangeably! DID YOU...

Spicy Tuesday – Spanish Olive Vinaigrette – Cilantro

Sometimes you just need a salad dressing with ZIP! You can whip up this flavorful vinaigrette for a simple side accompanying your weeknight dinner – or splash it out with roasted baby potatoes, sliced hardboiled eggs, roasted red peppers and anchovies for a show...

Sept. 23rd, 2016 : Creamy, Delicious and Seasonal Soup!

Sept. 23rd, 2016 : Creamy, Delicious and Seasonal Soup!

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Red Lentil Soup 3 TB Olive Oil 1 Sweet Onion, chopped 1 Tsp Grated Ginger 2 Cloves Garlic, grated 2 Medium Zucchini, chopped 2 Sweet Potatoes, chopped 2 Parsnips, chopped 1 Tsp Garam Masala 1 Tsp Turmeric ½ Tsp Black Pepper ½ Tsp Chili...

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Red Rice – Oregano

With the summer’s end bounty of gorgeous tomatoes, this dish can make any dinner festive! We first published this recipe in 2013, but its the perfect time of year for a reminder for this easy-to-make and yummy side dish! If you can boil rice you can make this...

Squash to Arugula, Basil to Beans – What to do with September Produce

Squash to Arugula, Basil to Beans – What to do with September Produce

Squash to Arugula, Basil to Beans – What to do with September Produce September in Georgia is still warm, and we’re STILL getting lots of great fruits and veggies to pair up for dinner. (WooHoo!) Here are the three easy recipes to enjoy the best of the season that I...

Spicy Tuesday – Shredded Southwestern Salad – Smoked Paprika

Fresh Green Produce? Leafy lovelies? We are in! This past month, we’ve been lucky enough to meet (virtually) and work for Hollandia Produce and their gorgeous Live Gourmet products. As a “dynamic duo”, Nancy creating the recipes, and Shayna providing the nutrition...