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
Oh yes, the picture above is not from today, this week, or even this gorgeous Southern spring season. It’s simply a fond memory of tomatoes from summers past. Ahhhhh. In my perfect world, tomatoes would be in season all year round. Here above the *gnat line in...
Spicy Tuesday – Spring Carrot Salad – Cilantro
Spring has sprung in Atlanta! We’re getting ready for warm weather and the trees, daffodils and flowers are starting to bloom. Bunnies and chicks are popping up everywhere! Here’s an easy side salad that will make all you and your family happy – whether you serve it...
Traveling and Tasting: All about the Rhone!
If you like Big Reds and Crisp Whites, then wines from France’s Rhone Valley are for you! And the food? Oh! The food. Lyon, the northern anchor of the Rhone Valley has often been called the gastronomic capital of France. The city of Lyon boasts the largest collection...
Spicy Tuesday – Lemon Dill Fish and Peppers – Dill
Do the words “simple and full of flavor” make you as happy as they do us? Shayna and I are busy, busy, busy people at work and home. Shayna has three cute little boys and very nice husband. I am married to a wonderful man who keeps me hopping and a demanding business....
Spicy Tuesday – Squash Ribbons – Basil
We are starting to get excited about warm weather around here. In Atlanta the days are getting longer, and with a weekend that was in the 60s and sunny…well its hard not to dream of the sultry days of summer. And what veggie in the grocery store reminds us of our own...
Spicy Tuesday – Mmmm Mushroom Burgers – Five Spice Powder
Mushroom burgers that almost taste like juicy beef burgers? Sign us up! These burgers are not only juicy and delicious, they are easy to make and fun to share with friends and family! Have you ever used Five Spice Powder? It's a blend of star anise, cloves, cinnamon,...
Happy National Chocolate Mint Day!
What? You don’t know the date of National Chocolate Mint Day? Honestly, neither did I. Until a bottle of Brancamenta, a minty-fresh herbal liquor appeared in my mailbox. Accompanying the bottle was a note asking me to try it, and if I liked it as much as they...
Spicy Tuesday – Lemon Thyme Roasted Veggies – Thyme
Sometimes you just need a veggie side that is super easy, tastes great and is fast to prepare. Enter the roasted veggie! We love roasting vegetables to bring out their sweetness – and this veggie recipe is no exception! The addition of the thyme and the lemon juice...
Spicy Tuesday – Luscious Mole Shrimp Salad – Cilantro
Here’s a perfect entrée for your Valentine table. Chocolate and Shrimp? Yes! Unsweetened chocolate is used in cuisines around the world – today’s recipe uses Mexico as its inspiration for its zesty bold flavors. When using Chocolate for savory recipes, it’s important...
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! Eating and Cooking
Shrimp and Chocolate? Yes - if its unsweetened chocolate combined with the luscious flavors of Mexico. Here's an easy and luscious salad that is a perfect entree to share for your Valentine celebration - even if its just for you! Spicy Cocoa Shrimp Salad –...
Spicy Tuesday – Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili – Turmeric
Doesn’t Everyone Love Chili? WE DO! And this is the perfect weekend for a steaming hot bowl of slightly spicy, rich and warming chili! This is a little different than the same old “pot of red”. Its full of good for you ingredients, and the zingy taste of sweet...
Spicy Tuesday – Kale and Basil Pesto – Basil
Not only can kale make a delicious salad or side – it also makes a fabulous pesto, perfect for tossing with some whole-wheat pasta or as a “schmear” on a goat cheese topped crostini. The bright green color of the kale and basil make this pesto so appealing! Because we...
Spicy Tuesday – Thai Shrimp Coconut 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...
Spicy Tuesday – Brussels Sprouts Slaw – Parsley
As far as we are concerned – the best part of cold, chilly winter is the veggies in season. That is the veggies of the cruciferous persuasion. All kinds of cabbages and root veggies are still growing down here in the south, so we use them lots to make up wonderful,...
Spicy Tuesday – Kale and Lemon Chicken Soup – Dill
Everyone needs a good chicken soup recipe as we slide into the cold weather months. This one not only has chicken and veggies, its also full of nutrition-packed herbs and our superfood friend, kale. The lemon adds a refreshing flavor to the soup, and allows us to use...
