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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 012420: Med Style Fish with Tomatoes, Olives and Feta
A warm and comforting way to serve up fish – tangy tomatoes and briny feta make this dish yummy!
Friday Four – Yummy, Easy, Better-for-YOU Oatmeal Crust Pizza -011720
Think you can’t make “restaurant quality” pizza crust at home? You can! And this one is much better for you!
Friday Four – Soup TIME! Tuscan White Bean and Kale Stew- 011020
January…Cold and Wet! Time for soup! Here’s one that will draw everyone to the table!
Friday Four – Crunchy Nutty Granola Bars – 010320
Ringing in the New Year often brings in a desire to eat better! Here’s an easy-to-make, healthier and delicious snack that will stay with you from the “hangry” hours of 3 – 4 PM until dinner.
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Spicy Tuesday – Strawberry Mint Dressing – Mint
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Spicy Tuesday – Sautéed Mushroom Salad – Thyme
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Spicy Tuesday – Breakfast Black Beans Tacos – Turmeric
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Spicy Tuesday – Aromatherapy with Roasted Nuts – Rosemary
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Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Veggie Salad – Parsley
We just did a lunch n ‘ learn this week for VWR International in Suwanee, GA. It was so fun! What a great group of people that are very interested in health. We spoke about SUGAR and how to cut it down in our daily eating habits. This was one of our recipes because it...
Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander
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