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 – Northern Italian Inspired Mushroom Pasta
Sangiovese, the most widely planted grape in Italy is used to make this intensely dark cherry, spicy and delicious red wine.
Friday Four – Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile reds for food pairing, and this dish is a perfect example of why. Its hallmark traits—light body, soft tannins, and earthy aromatics—make it a natural partner for mushrooms.
Friday Four – Pumpkin Crunch Granola Bars
Pumpkin granola bars aren’t just for breakfast— they can be dessert too: toasty oats, warm spices, fruit and seeds with a hint of caramelized sweetness.
Friday Four – Cornell Chicken and Syracuse Salt Potatoes
This chicken dish was invented in 1950 by Dr. Robert C. Baker at New York’s Cornell University to create an easy and delicious way to grill chicken.
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