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Celebrate Sicily Day Eight: Perfect Sicilian Street Food, Arancini!
Isn't he wonderful? That's our chef in Enna - making his special arancini for us. We loved him and his incredibly scrumptious rice balls! This is a one-of-a-kind experience in Sicily on a Taste and Savor Tour - like this one coming up in October 2021. CLICK Below TO...
Celebrate Sicily Day Seven: Sicilian Salad Caponata
You’ll find this type of salad on almost every table in Sicily, everyone has their own recipe. When you see it on a menu, its often called, “caponata siciliana”. My recipe uses roasted veggies, two of which are ubiquitous in Sicily – eggplant and fennel. I’ve included...
Celebrate Sicily Day 6: Pesto alla Trapanese for Dinner!
On the weekend, Mike and I love sharing easy dinners in front of a good movie or binge watching a few of our favorite episodes. I often serve up what I call, a “picky” dinner. That’s a meal that’s full of small things to choose as we want them. This Trapanese Pesto is...
Celebrate Sicily Day Five: Full of Flavor Authentic Sicilian Veggie Pasta!
Did you know that I've been publishing a weekly newsletter for thirteen years? Wow! Can't believe the Friday Four has been around that long. Four things, a Healthy Recipe, a Wine Pairing under $20, a kitchen tip and something to get creative with - thats what gets...
Celebrate Sicily Day Four: Oranges, Almonds and Pistachios, Oh My! Sicilian Marsala Oranges
https://youtu.be/bNtzM_0PEnw This easy and refreshing dessert comes together in snap and will make everyone happy with its bright orange flavor and toasty crunchy nuts! The ingredients in the dessert sing of Sicily. I’ve never seen so many gorgeous oranges! Not only...
Celebrate Sicily Day Three: By Any Other Name – this Cauliflower Gratin is Still Delicious!
https://youtu.be/SjRtiq31xjQ There are hundreds, no thousands of Sicilian recipes for cauliflower – one of the most prolific veggies on the island, as its long growing season lasts at least 5 months. But you might be confused, if after visiting you try to find a...
Celebrate Sicily Day Two: It’s Not Just About Red Sauced Pasta!
https://youtu.be/4Tomt4J7gBo I’m as guilty as others, when I think of Sicilian food, I think pasta with red sauce! But when you travel to Sicily you discover the incredible food from the Mediterranean like this fish dish we’re preparing here, and the beautiful,...
Celebrate Sicily Day One: A Week of Armchair Travel with Food and Wine!
https://youtu.be/okVmuShnhb0 Since we can’t go to Sicily this week – I invite you to armchair travel with me through the wonderful food and wine of Italy. Each day I’ll post another recipe that is my interpretation – delicious and a little better for you – of a...
Happy President’s Day! Celebrate with Potatoes🥔🥔🥔
Not only are we celebrating Presidents Day, we’re celebrating potatoes, too! February is the month for chocolate AND for our favorite spuds. There have been many fans of the potato in the white house, among them, John Adams, Andrew Johnson and Gerald Ford all named...
Fun with Drink Wine Get Organized (DWGO) on Facebook Live – Spanish Almond Caper Sauce and Closet Upgrades!
Missed the segment? Click below to access the video! https://www.facebook.com/nancy.waldeck/videos/10219523092490665/ Spanish Almond Caper Sauce Makes about 2 Cups – keeps for 4-5 days in the fridge, or freezes great. You can halve the recipe or double it, too! 1 Cup...
DWGO – Moving Tips, Carrot Cake Cookies and WINE!
https://www.facebook.com/nancy.waldeck/videos/vb.1314856554/10219359611323738/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab Lots of laughs today on Facebook Live and Drink Wine Get Organized - Summer is time for kicking back, relaxing - and MOVING. Carrie from Neatsmart...
Herb Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Farro Salad and Feta Dressing
I loved serving this easy and yummy recipe up for Mother's Day on ATL & CO last week - NBC 11 Alive. I want to make sure everyone has the recipe so they can make it too! Plus its a super make ahead meal! Dinner is as easy as 1-2-3-4! Make ahead Tips for Dinner...
Drink Wine and Get Organized for Spring! Seven Minute Salmon with Strawberry Salsa
Its Strawberry Season – Spring Organizing and Strawberry Salsa topped Seven Minute Salmon with Pinot Noir!
Happy Make AHEAD Spring Brunch
I love BRUNCH! But I don't love getting up early on a weekend morning to prepare. Here's an easy way to prep ahead of time and be rested and ready for friends and family. All you need is a simple fresh fruit salad like the one in the picture above - and brunch is...
Happy Healthy Heart on Atlanta & CO!
So much fun showing host Christine how to make the perfect salmon and top it with an easy artichoke pesto. We’ve all heard that salmon is heart healthy – full of Omega 3s! But veggies like artichokes are too! Artichokes are a good source of folate, dietary fiber, and...
Ready for the Big Game on Atlanta and Company!
So fun sharing yummy recipes for the Super Bowl this week! Missed the segment? Click below for the video! https://on.11alive.com/2SkUbjM AND HERE's the RECIPES! Friday Four - Salsa Verde Chili for the BIG Game - 020119
Atlanta and Company 012319 – PRESTO Pesto and MORE
Missed the Segment today? Click here to watch it: https://www.11alive.com/article/life/food/recipes/pesto-recipes-with-taste-and-savor/85-95060dcd-6391-4bf5-b037-9cbbac1a0b9c WOOHOO! It's a New Year and many of us are trying to make easy but long-lasting changes to...
DWGO Get Organized – Happy New Year! Spices and More
https://www.facebook.com/nancy.waldeck/videos/vb.1314856554/10218321381008629/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab Missed the Facebook Live? Here it is! So fun to see Carrie from http://www.neatsmart.com in the New Year and kick off 2019 with fun wine, food and...
DWGO – Easy Last Minute APPS, Fun Wine to Gift and GREAT Organizing Ideas!
https://www.facebook.com/nancy.waldeck/videos/vb.1314856554/10218099973593582/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab Fun, Fun, Fun in the kitchen today! Here's all the scoop we shared in the last Drink Wine and Get Organized! Olives with Lemon, Garlic and Peppers ½...
Happy Healthy Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen
https://www.facebook.com/ATLandCo/videos/206453086949053/ Everyone needs a little gift to bring cheer to a party! Here’s how to solve the dilemma of what to bring that is fun to make and give is a healthier than the typical holiday candy and cookies. Always Think...