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White Negroni

White Negroni

Nicole2024-08-08T18:08:12-04:00August 8th, 2024|Categories: Drinks|Tags: cocktail, drink, French, gin, Lillet Blanc, Negroni, Suze|

French-inspired take on this classic cocktail

Susie’s Wild Rice Salad Revisited

Susie’s Wild Rice Salad Revisited

Nicole2024-08-01T18:23:24-04:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: Sides|Tags: capers, dairy-free, main course salad, pinenuts, rice, side dish, summer, wheat-free, wild rice|

Revisiting a perfect summer side salad

Kale-Tomato-Feta Egg Muffins

Kale-Tomato-Feta Egg Muffins

Nicole2024-07-28T15:07:05-04:00July 25th, 2024|Categories: Main Dishes|Tags: breakfast, freezes well, gluten-free, high protein, low calories, main dish, wheat-free|

‘Muffins’ packed with protein and veggies

Strawberries and Cream Cookies

Strawberries and Cream Cookies

Nicole2024-07-18T17:45:56-04:00July 18th, 2024|Categories: Desserts|Tags: cookies, dessert, Middleburg Virginia, Red Fox Inn & Tavern, strawberries, white chocolate|

Berry sweetness in a cookie

Blackberry Old Fashioned

Blackberry Old Fashioned

Nicole2024-07-07T14:26:46-04:00July 7th, 2024|Categories: Drinks|Tags: blackberries, Bourbon, cocktail, Old Fashioned|

Add some summer to this classic cocktail

Dan’s Cherry Salsa

Dan’s Cherry Salsa

Nicole2024-07-06T14:08:31-04:00July 4th, 2024|Categories: Appetizers|Tags: appetizer, cherries, cilantro, gluten-free, salsa, vegetarian, wheat-free option|

Sweet summer cherries make great salsa

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Nicole2024-06-27T17:54:21-04:00June 27th, 2024|Categories: Main Dishes|Tags: chicken, gluten-free, main course, salad, summer, Vietnamese, wheat-free|

Perfect summer main course

Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam

Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam

Nicole2024-06-20T17:14:03-04:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: Sauces|Tags: freezes well, gluten-free, jam, rhubarb, strawberry, wheat-free|

Nod to my grandmother's favorite jam

Dill or No Dill

Dill or No Dill

Nicole2024-06-13T16:22:28-04:00June 13th, 2024|Categories: Drinks|Tags: cocktail, cucumber, dill, gin, gluten-free, St. Germain, wheat-free|

No pickles here – just a smooth cocktail

Grilled Mushrooms

Grilled Mushrooms

Nicole2024-06-04T19:12:24-04:00June 4th, 2024|Categories: Sides|Tags: gluten-free, grilled, grilled vegetables, side, vegetarian, wheat-free|

Perfect side for grilled meat

Pan-Seared Asparagus with Egg

Pan-Seared Asparagus with Egg

Nicole2024-05-30T20:30:59-04:00May 30th, 2024|Categories: Main Dishes|Tags: asparagus, egg, gluten-free, Meatless Monday, vegetarian, wheat-free|

Satisfying meatless meal

Sous Vide Pork Carnitas

Sous Vide Pork Carnitas

Nicole2024-05-23T17:07:08-04:00May 23rd, 2024|Categories: Main Dishes|Tags: gluten-free, pork, sous vide, tacos, wheat-free|

Foolproof method for preparing this Mexican favorite