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 – Quick Stuffed Mushrooms – Thyme
We love having a couple of easy to make, delicious and full of good-for-you ingredients that we can whip up in a few minutes. This fun recipe certainly qualifies in that category! Not only can you make it quickly, but it also is a great candidate for freezing. Make...
Spicy Tuesday – Baked Black Beans – Bay Leaves
Yes, you can have beautifully creamy, luscious beans for use in lots of different dishes – or to eat all by themselves - WITHOUT SOAKING! We make beans like this all the time in the healthy kitchen. We love them, and so does everyone else. What’s even better, is that...
Spicy Tuesday – Fast Tomato Sauce – Oregano
We often advocate fresh herbs in this column, not the dried versions. But this week is an exception as oregano is a power packed little bundle of goodness whether dried or fresh! Oregano is used in cuisines all over the world, from the wonderful traditional pasta...
SPICY Tuesday – PARSLEY – Super Food Brussels Sprouts Salad
Sure, Parsley makes a good garnish. We’ve all seen the little sprig adorning the side of the plate, But did you know how good Parsley is for you? We found an interesting way to add Parsley to a creative salad, adding the green and lively taste to Brussels Sprouts....
Spicy Tuesday – Strawberry Mint Dressing – Mint
Its almost strawberry-picking time in Georgia. And we are excited! Not only are strawberries delicious by themselves, but they are super for a myriad of recipes - like this one! Mint makes a perfect compliment to the juicy berries, adding a little pop of flavor to the...
Spicy Tuesday – Sautéed Mushroom Salad – Thyme
Did you know mushrooms have a season? Oh yes. And here in Georgia mushroom season is now! Here’s a delicious and easy way to use mushrooms – no matter what kind you find in the market. Perfect as a salad tonight – and a pita stuffer for tomorrow! Mushrooms are little...
Spicy Tuesday – Breakfast Black Beans Tacos – Turmeric
Join us in celebrating Cinco de Mayo today, by creating a delicious dinner of tacos with eggs and black beans. Creamy eggs studded with black beans are the star of this dish, with supporting flavors from salsa you can make yourself – in a snap! The turmeric that we...
Spicy Tuesday – Aromatherapy with Roasted Nuts – Rosemary
Aromatherapy in the kitchen. That's what we call it when nuts are roasting in the oven. Add to those yummy smelling nuts a bunch of chopped fresh herbs and you have a delicious combination of flavors and delicious aromas. We like to use whatever herb is plentiful in...
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Veggie Salad – Parsley
We just did a lunch n ‘ learn this week for VWR International in Suwanee, GA. It was so fun! What a great group of people that are very interested in health. We spoke about SUGAR and how to cut it down in our daily eating habits. This was one of our recipes because it...
Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander
Now that the Easter Bunny has made his appearance, we’re using his favorite snack as one of ours, too! Carrots are roasted with pungent garlic for this easy recipe, along with chickpeas and a condiment called Harissa. That’s where this week’s spice appears, coriander....
Spicy Tuesday – Strawberry Ricotta and Almond Parfaits – Mint
There’s nothing like spring in the air and strawberries in season to inspire a recipe. This one is super easy, super fast AND super delicious. This one is great for home – or easy to transport for a start-of-the season picnic. The easiest way? Try putting it in a...
Spicy Tuesday – Spring Asparagus Salad with Tarragon Dressing – Tarragon
Can you believe that Easter is on Sunday? Neither can we. You don't have to panic though! Planning for a family and friends dinner isn't too hard when you keep a couple of easy dishes like this one in mind. Add a perfectly roasted chicken, a side of healthy whole...
A Perfect Appetizer for a Spring Weekend!
Easter Dresses and a fun appetizer? As a girlie girl, I ask you, "Does it get better?" This week's Friday Four recipe was one of a handful of gorgeous small bites we served up at Saks for Lafayette 148 and one of my favorite people, stylist Amy Nelson. Gluten-free,...
Spicy Tuesday – Salad Bar Fun – Cilantro
One of our favorite meals to share with others is a salad. No, not one with a choice of dressing - but a cornucopia of delicious tiny bites that make up a wonderful plate for lunch or dinner. We like to pick and choose from what looks good in the market - but you can...
Doggie Love and Treats
I’ve loved animals as long as I can remember. My mother used to tell the story of my playpen cookie sharing with our family boxer. I don’t remember him, but I’m pretty sure my love of dogs was born with his sweet face poking between the rails. We didn’t have another...
