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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 122118 : Festive Chicken Meatballs with Red Pepper Jelly Dip
Love these meatballs – SO easy and yummy. Make a double batch for the holidays and freeze half, serve up the rest to the hungry hordes. You’ll be their HERO!
Friday Four 121418: Christmas Eve Crab Bisque
We often gather up friends and family for a casual dinner on Christmas Eve. This soup is always a hit on the table – easy to make and OH so easy to share!
Friday Four 120718: Cookies! Happy Healthy Holiday Fun
Its Cookie Season! Just in time – here’s three easy recipes that you need to whip up a batch of delicious treats to celebrate.
Friday Four 113018: Roasted Pepper Pork Tenderloin
Roasting pork tenderloin is one of the easiest most delicious ways to make a main dish for dinner – and OH the leftovers!
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