TURN MEALS INTO GREAT MEMORIES
Chef Nanette Smalley shares her journey to restauranteur and private chef in order to inspire yours. Favorite is a reflection of her belief that food has the power to connect us, nourish us, and bring us joy. She encourages us to experiment in the kitchen, to embrace fresh, healthful ingredients, and to create meals that turn into memories.
RECIPES FROM STARTERS TO TEA PARTIES
ChEF GUIDANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT
TIPS, WINE PAIRINGS, MENUS AND PURVEYORS
"A CELEBRATION OF HER CULINARY ARTISTRY."
Friends and Chefs Trudy & Steve Angie
[Favorite] completes her lifelong culinary journey of nurturing, caring and comforting all those who have come into her orbit...
REAWAKEN & DEEPEN YOUR COOKING PRACTICE.
The Ingredients You Source
Learn more about the ingredients you source. Understand which flavors do the heavy lifting of transforming your home-cooked dishes for family and friends.
Combat Kitchen Fatigue
You've mastered the basics but now every dish feels like a variation of the same five recipes. Together we can reawaken your sense of exploration, evolve and reawakend joy.
Learn and Master New Techniques
In a technique plateau? Solitary learning leaves critical gaps in fundamental techniques. Nanette's guidance woven throughout personal stories helps you master new techniques.
Explore With Nanette By Your Side
You dream of elaborate meals to entertain with but fear not getting the quality results you want. With Favorite at your side, you won't hesitate to cook for others, or fear judgment of your creations.
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These muffins are perfect for building confidence in the kitchen. Bursting with sweet blueberries and bright lemon zest, they are soft, tender, and irresistibly delicious. This recipe guarantees smiles.
Tender, spiced lamb meatballs are a celebration of bold flavors and comforting textures. Paired with a creamy, tangy tahini sauce, they strike a beautiful balance between savory and refreshing. They’re sure to impress and delight at any gathering.
TRIED & TRUE
Over the last 50 years Nanette has collected, created and developed these very recipes. She believes the most important part of being in the kitchen is learning.
Learning about the types of food you like, learning what your tastes are, and learning how to nurture and cultivate your skills.
NOTES FROM NANETTE:
BREAKFAST
TOMATILLO
SHAKSHUKA
Tomatillos both provide a light foundation to hold the other ingredients, as well as provide a citrusy pop with a touch of heat. If you're looking for a superb and flavorful dish to share with friends for brunch, look no further than shakshuka.
NOTES FROM NANETTE:
SOUPS
SMokEd TROUT ChowdER
This recipe is born from the conundrum of having a craving for clam chowder but no clams in the pantry. Going out on a limb, I decided to use smoked trout in the traditional recipe. To my pleasant surprise, the outcome exceeded my expectations.
NOTES FROM NANETTE:
ENTERTAINING, LITTLE BITES
RED WINE BISCUITS
It brings me great pleasure to present these delectable treats on a platter when hosting guests for an evening of wine indulgence, providing them with an exquisite nibble to enhance their overall experience.
NOTES FROM NANETTE:
ENTERTAINING, LITTLE BITES
SAGE FRITTERS
When we think of herbs, we often think of them as an addition to a dish, but this recipe makes sage the focus of an aromatic and light first bite. The batter is airy and compliments not only sage, but other leaves and flowers such as parsley leaves, nasturtium flowers, or squash blossoms.
NOTES FROM NANETTE:
ENTRÉES, SEAFOOD
SCALLOPS WITH GRAPEFRUIT
AND ONION SALAD
In summer, I often find myself craving a delicious and easy dish that not only satisfies my taste buds but also delights my eyes. The scallops' succulent sweetness, the tartness of grapefruit, and the crispness of onion is very refreshing.
NOTES FROM NANETTE
STARTERS: LITTLE BITES
CRAB CAKES & TARTAR SAUCE
After extensive experimentation, I crafted a recipe that strikes a perfect balance, allowing the crab meat to shine while enhancing its natural sweetness with just the right amount of seasoning.
NOTES FROM NANETTE
ÉNTREES: PASTA
Rotolo with Spinach Stuffing
and Creamy Tomato Sauce
After extensive experimentation, I crafted a recipe that strikes a perfect balance, allowing the crab meat to shine while enhancing its natural sweetness with just the right amount of seasoning.
No MORE staring into your pantry wondering how to turn ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary.
A Life In Food To Inspire The Home Chef
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