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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 – Better for YOU Mac and Cheese – 041219
Here’s a way to have your Mac and Cheese, and feel good about it too! Pureed cannellini beans and nonfat Greek yogurt take the place of cream and milk in this easy and delicious version of a family favorite.
Friday Four 040519: Spring Carrot Ginger Slaw
We all know that carrots are sweet, so how about using them to sweeten up a dressing as well as the salad? That’s just one way I made this salad unique and irresistible. Crunchy carrots have a distinctive taste that marries well with spicy ginger and tangy orange flavors.
Friday Four 032919: Food That Will Fool You! Chocolate Quinoa Cake
Quinoa in a cake? YES! You’ll never guess its in there – but it provides a BIG boost of protein, making chocolate cake almost health food:)
Friday Four 032219: Easy, Yummy Veggie Lasagne
After returning from Sicily this week, I have a craving for pasta in all its wonderful forms. The spring weather makes me crave veggies – so this lasagne is the perfect intersection of both!
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Spicy Tuesday – Ginger – Ginger Treats
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