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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

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"

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

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

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

Wheat-Free Day 90

Wheat-Free Day 90

Nicole2021-08-09T09:51:58-04:00March 31st, 2014|Categories: Musings|Tags: arthritis, Cup4Cup, gluten-free, Le Veneziane, osteoarthritis, quinoa, Schar, Wheat Belly, wheat-free|

Update on my wheat-free adventure

Chocolate-Orange Flourless Cake

Chocolate-Orange Flourless Cake

Nicole2018-03-25T14:22:30-04:00March 27th, 2014|Categories: Desserts, Featured Article|Tags: birthdays, cake, chocolate, chocolate-orange, Christmas, dessert, dinner party, freezes well, gluten-free, holidays, orange-chocolate, Passover, wheat-free|

Wonderful chocolate cake that happens to also be gluten-free

Spring Mix Salad with Olives and Manchego and Orange-Grapefruit Dressing

Nicole2014-03-18T20:28:52-04:00March 18th, 2014|Categories: Salads|Tags: blood orange olive oil, gluten-free, grapefruit vinegar, Manchego, olives, salad, spring mix, wheat-free|

A simple salad with a bright citrus dressing

Irish Sour

Irish Sour

Nicole2020-02-25T20:25:06-05:00March 11th, 2014|Categories: Drinks|Tags: cocktail, drink, Irish Whiskey, party, St. Patrick's Day|

A twist on a classic just in time for St. Patrick's Day

Chicken Marabella

Nicole2023-01-12T12:23:37-05:00March 6th, 2014|Categories: Main Dishes|Tags: capers, chicken, entertaining, main dish, olives, party, prunes|

Be sure to marinate this overnight or you'll be sorry

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip-Pecan-Oatmeal Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip-Pecan-Oatmeal Cookies

Nicole2020-01-08T20:23:30-05:00February 25th, 2014|Categories: Desserts|Tags: chocolate chip, Christmas, cookie, Cup4Cup, dessert, freezes well, gluten-free, holiday, oatmeal, pecans, wheat-free|

My favorite cookie turns gluten-free and wheat-free

Blood Orange Sparkler

Nicole2014-02-18T09:48:40-05:00February 17th, 2014|Categories: Drinks|Tags: blood orange, cocktail, holiday, party, Prosecco, sparkling wine, syrup, winter|

A bit of sunshine and warmth in a bubbly cocktail