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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 021519: Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Chile Chocolate Frosting
Deep dark Chocolate Cupcakes with yummy chile frosting – what could be better?
Friday Four 020819: Happy Valentines Day Shrimp Salad with Mole Vinaigrette
This easy-to-make salad with its tangy vinaigrette is a super starter for a Valentine’s Feast!
Friday Four 020119: Salsa Verde Chili for the BIG Game
Atlanta is pumped for the Super Bowl this weekend. Its my tradition to offer up a chili recipe for the big game – you’ve got to have chili AND cheese dip! Here’s two recipes that won’t weigh you down for the game!
Friday Four 012519: Easy Rustic Italian Mushroom Pasta
There’s nothing like a warm bowl of pasta this time of year – whether its whole wheat like the one we are using OR a alternative like quinoa. This one is full of meaty goodness – but from mushrooms instead of meat!
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