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 – 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?
Friday Four – Gifts From the Kitchen Ginger Spiced Granola – 120823
Spicy, Crunchy and GOOD, this granola is easy to make and fun to share!
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Friday Four – Seafood Soup or Zuppa di Pesce – 092520
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Friday Four – Antipasto Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing – 091920
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Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Lemon Herb Dip – Chives
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Friday Four – Moist and Easy Sicilian Olive Oil Cake – 091120
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090820 I LOVE Mushrooms Salad – Thyme
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Friday Four – Argentinean Grill with Bright Green Herbed Sauce – 090420
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