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Strawberry-Mint Syrup

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:43-04:00May 3rd, 2015|Categories: Drinks|Tags: cocktail, farmers market, gluten-free, Malvern Farmer's Market, mint, Mother's Day, Prosecco, rum, sparkling wine, strawberry, vodka, wheat-free|

Versatile syrup that makes a great cocktail but also good on pancakes

Refried Black Beans

Refried Black Beans

Nicole2026-02-18T10:45:59-05:00April 28th, 2015|Categories: Appetizers, Sides|Tags: appetizer, avocado, black beans, carnitas, Cinco de Mayo, easy weeknight dinner, fajitas, gluten-free, Mexican, side dish, vegetarian option, wheat-free|

Flavorful, healthy and versatile beans plus a bonus recipe

Lemon Upside-Down Cake

Lemon Upside-Down Cake

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:47-04:00April 21st, 2015|Categories: Desserts|Tags: cake, Cup4Cup, dessert, Easter, gluten-free, lemon, Meyer lemon, spring, wheat-free|

Great way to show off some very special lemons (and it's also gluten-free)

Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:49-04:00April 13th, 2015|Categories: Main Dishes|Tags: beef, breakfast, brunch, cheese, Cinco de Mayo, dairy-free option, eggs, gluten-free, gluten-free breakfast casserole, main dish, Mexican, turkey, vegetarian option, wheat-free|

Skip those bread-based breakfast casseroles and go for this gluten-free (but yummy) casserole

Azalea Cocktail

Azalea Cocktail

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:50-04:00April 7th, 2015|Categories: Drinks|Tags: cocktail, drink, gin, gluten-free, golf, grenadine, lime, Master's, pineapple, spring, vodka, wheat-free|

The traditional drink of the Masters

Homemade Grenadine

Homemade Grenadine

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:52-04:00April 7th, 2015|Categories: Drinks, Sauces|Tags: cocktails, DIY, do-it-yourself, drinks, mixer, pomegranate|

Skip the artificial grenadine and make an all natural version

Artichoke and Caper Dip

Artichoke and Caper Dip

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:53-04:00March 31st, 2015|Categories: Appetizers|Tags: appetizer, artichoke, basil, capers, diary-free, dip, Easter, gluten-free, Glutino Bagel Chips, hors d'oeuvre, pasta sauce, sandwich spread, spread, spring, wheat-free|

Perfect dip to celebrate spring time

C&L’s Chocolate Truffle Cake

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:55-04:00March 26th, 2015|Categories: Desserts|Tags: birthday, cake, chocolate, dessert, flourless, gluten-free, Passover, wheat-free|

Happy 3rd Birthday to Riegl Palate! Have some chocolate cake to celebrate.

Raspberry Sauce

Raspberry Sauce

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:56-04:00March 26th, 2015|Categories: Desserts, Sauces|Tags: cake, dessert, fat-free, gluten-free, raspberry, sauce, Vitamix, wheat-free|

Versatile topping for your favorite dessert

Brussels Sprout Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Brussels Sprout Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:58-04:00March 16th, 2015|Categories: Salads|Tags: Brussels sprouts, dressing, dried cherries, gluten-free, goat cheese, mustard, mustard vinaigrette, salad, side, walnut oil, walnuts, wheat-free|

Even Brussels sprout skeptics will love this salad

My Irish Honey Cocktail

My Irish Honey Cocktail

Nicole2025-05-08T15:07:59-04:00March 10th, 2015|Categories: Drinks|Tags: cocktail, drink, gluten-free, honey, Irish, lemon, lemonade, mason jars, St. Patrick's Day, summer, wheat-free, whiskey|

Lemonade meets honey meets Irish whiskey

Belgian Beef Stew

Belgian Beef Stew

Nicole2025-05-08T15:08:01-04:00March 4th, 2015|Categories: Main Dishes|Tags: beer, Belgian, Belguim, Chimay, Christmas, Cup4Cup, entree, freezes well, gluten-free, holiday, main dish, make ahead, New Year's, New Year's Eve, stew, Trappist ale, wheat-free, winter|

Perfect combination of great beer, beef and bacon (the three B's)