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Lavender-Lemon Vodka Tonic

Nicole2016-04-20T12:08:44-04:00June 16th, 2014|Categories: Drinks|Tags: bitters, Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, Q Tonic Water, Scrappy's Lavender Bitters, summer, tonic water, vodka|

Adding lavender bitters rounds out the flavors

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Grilled Moldavian Potato Salad

Nicole2014-06-10T20:57:01-04:00June 10th, 2014|Categories: Sides|Tags: dill, feta, gluten-free, grilling, Kalamata olives, potatoes, salad, wheat-free|

Grilling the potatoes for this salad added a nice twist to an old favorite

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Smoky Sun Dried Tomato and Bean Dip

Nicole2014-06-03T09:26:31-04:00June 3rd, 2014|Categories: Appetizers|Tags: basil, BBQ, cannellini beans, chickpeas, gluten-free, lemon, picnic, sun dried tomatoes, Vitamix, wheat-free|

Think smoked salmon spread but without the fish

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Gluten-Free Date Nut Bread

Gluten-Free Date Nut Bread

Nicole2021-07-08T17:27:22-04:00May 28th, 2014|Categories: Breads|Tags: bread, Cup4Cup, dates, freezes well, gluten-free, nut, rum, walnut, wheat-free|

This bread holds up great using gluten-free flour

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Pamplemousse-Rosé Wine Cooler

Nicole2014-05-19T19:59:39-04:00May 19th, 2014|Categories: Drinks|Tags: cocktail, cooler, drink, French, grapefruit, pamplemousse, rose wine, summer, syrup, wine|

A refreshing French-inspired drink for the warmer weather

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Prosciutto-Arugula-Provolone Packages

Nicole2015-01-25T17:35:12-05:00May 15th, 2014|Categories: Appetizers, Featured Article|Tags: appetizer, arugula, balsamic, cheese, Italian, party, prosciutto, provolone|

A simple salad provides inspiration for this appetizer

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Tropical Tea Cakes

Nicole2014-05-05T09:03:15-04:00May 4th, 2014|Categories: Desserts|Tags: cookies, dessert, lime, macadamia nut, Mother's Day, tea cake, tropical|

A tropical take on a traditional cookie

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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Nicole2014-04-28T20:18:19-04:00April 28th, 2014|Categories: Drinks|Tags: Bourbon, cocktail, drink, Kentucky Derby, mint, simple syrup|

The Run for the Roses is just around the corner - time to make a batch of this very special drink

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Tequila-Citrus Shrimp

Tequila-Citrus Shrimp

Nicole2020-05-05T21:25:09-04:00April 24th, 2014|Categories: Main Dishes|Tags: Cinco de Mayo, gluten-free, lime, Mexican, orange, salad, shrimp, summer, tequila, wheat-free|

Think of it as a "Shrimp Margarita"

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Spring Pea Soup with Serrano Ham

Nicole2014-04-17T07:20:15-04:00April 16th, 2014|Categories: Sides|Tags: Easter, freezes well, gluten-free, peas, prosciutto, serrano ham, side, soup, spring, Vitamix, wheat-free|

Very easy springtime soup

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Roasted Asparagus with Pancetta, Shallots and Asiago

Roasted Asparagus with Pancetta, Shallots and Asiago

Nicole2024-02-22T17:14:01-05:00April 9th, 2014|Categories: Sides|Tags: Asiago, asparagus, cheese, Easter, gluten-free, holiday, pancetta, shallots, wheat-free|

"Dressed up" asparagus - perfect for your holiday meal

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Quinoa Salad with Dried Apricots and Pistachios

Nicole2014-04-03T07:44:22-04:00April 3rd, 2014|Categories: Salads, Sides|Tags: apricots, BBQ, couscous, gluten-free, party, pistachios, quinoa, wheat-free|

Swap couscous for quinoa in this flavorful salad

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