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 – Festive Chicken Meatballs with Red Pepper Jelly Dip – 120123
An easy and fun appetizer to serve up for the holidays! Make your meatballs ahead of time and freeze them!
Friday Four – Sweet and Savory Cranberry Swirled Feta Dip – 112423
Sweet, salty, savory and just delicious – here’s a beautiful dip for the holidays!
Friday Four – Flavor up Your Fall! Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup – 111723
We’re all thinking about Thanksgiving next week – and if you are looking for a rich and creamy soup to serve as a first course or appetizer – here you go!
Friday Four – Ready for Guests! Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cake – 111023
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cake 3 ½ Cups Whole Wheat PASTRY Flour Bobs Red Mill here OR All Purpose...
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Spicy Tuesday – Best Ever Guacamole – 082520
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Friday Four – Crispy Almond Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Remoulade – 082120
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Spicy Tuesday – Southwestern Shredded Salad – Smoked Paprika
A shredded salad is a super way to create a one-platter meal full of veggies and color. When you toss up this salad, you’ll have rave reviews at dinner, and then you can tuck any leftovers in a pita pocket for lunch tomorrow. This salad’s easy dressing is made with...
Friday Four – Not Your Average Greek Inspired Salad – 081420
No. 1 : Quick RecipeNot Your Average Greek Inspired Salad 1 Tin Sardines in Olive Oil, drained7 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided6 Slices Whole Wheat Bread, Cubed2 Cups Shredded Kale1 TB Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice1 TB Red Wine Vinegar1 Tsp Grated Garlic2 Tsp Dried...
Spicy Tuesday – Green Goddess Dressing with Summer’s Best Tomatoes – Anchovies
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Friday Four – Summer Peach and Berry Crumble – 080720
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Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Summer Veggies with Lemon Tarragon Dressing
Summer is full of a bounty of veggies that are so good roasted or grilled! Squash, peppers, onions, eggplants, tomatoes…almost everything tastes better off the grill! Simply slice your veggies in long strips or pieces, trying to make sure they are approximately the...
Friday Four – Cool and Easy Roasted Red Pepper Gazpacho – 073120
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Roasted Red Pepper Gazpacho 1 Large English Cucumber, coarsely chopped 2 Red Peppers, roasted 6 Roma Tomatoes OR 1 Can (15 ½ oz) Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes 2 TB Tomato Paste 1 Cup Your Favorite Prepared Salsa ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TB...
Spicy Tuesday – Chilled Peach Soup – Mint
Wow - Its summer time and the living is HOT! Here’s a chilled soup that is cool and lightly sweet and fragrant with in-season peaches and the pop of mint. Easy to make, this soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 or 4 days. Not only is it fun as a soup for the...