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 – Double Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – 011224
Creamy, crunchy, sweet and savory – these potatoes are a hit as an entree or a side!
Friday Four – Bourbon Marinated Pork Tenderloin – 010524
Dinner is on the table in no time at all when you serve up this delicious and flavorful pork tenderloin.
Friday Four – What to Leave for SANTA? Christmas Spice Cookies – 122223
This recipe is an awesome choice for baking up during the holidays! It makes LOTS of yummy cookies – perfect to share with family and friends.
Friday Four – Almost Instant Appetizers for the Holidays – 121523
Sometimes the simplest ideas create the best flavors. What could be better than juicy, sweet citrus fruit wrapped in salty serrano ham, all drizzled with a little bright honey and lime? Or creamy rich goat cheese slathered on a tangy dried apricot with the crunch of pistachios?
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