Four Ways to Savor the Week
The Friday Four
The Friday Four is Nancy’s signature weekly note—delivered straight to your inbox. Just four things, thoughtfully chosen: a vibrant, healthy recipe, a smart kitchen tip, a creative spark, and a wine find worth sipping.
Friday Four – Slow Cooker Black Bean and Quinoa Stew – 010325
Easy, warm and satisfying, this stew is awesome for dinner tonight and freezes great!
Friday Four – Italian Polpettine di Carne or Southern Italian Meatballs – 122724
Looking for a quick crowd pleasing nosh for New Years Eve? Look no further! Easy, fast and sooooo good!
Friday Four – Crunchy Orange Oatmeal Cookies – 122024
I love alll kinds of cookies – but these are some of my favorite. Awesome during the holidays or any season. Bonus – they freeze GREAT!
Friday Four – Fast and Easy Sicilian Sauteed Shrimp – 121324
Make a yummy Bruschetta with this shrimp – or use it to top Pasta🍝
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