Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Soft Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:
-1 cup (256 g) smooth no-stir natural peanut butter
-1/3 cup (75 g) virgin coconut oil (can use an equal amount, by weight, of unsalted butter or vegetable shortening)
-2 cups (280 g) all purpose gluten free flour (I used Better Batter)
-1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it)
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
-1/2 cup (80 g) coconut sugar (can use an equal amount, by weight, of granulated sugar)
-2 tablespoons (42 g) pure maple syrup
-2 eggs (120 g, out of shell) at room temperature, beaten
-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
-Melted chocolate, for drizzling (optional)

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Yum!

This is an easy salty and sweet treat!

South Philadelphia Tap Room: Craft Beer and Good Food

This trendy little gastro-pub has quickly won over Philadelphians with a rockin’ roster of craft beer, a great wine selection and some tasty artisan cocktails. It’s a great spot to sidle up to a pint of Allagash White, Firestone Walker Wookie Jack, or Sly Fox O’Reilly’s Stout while you catch up with friends.

If you're craving a bite to eat, some Mushroom & Goat Cheese Toast, Pork Albondigas, or Grilled Flatbread with chickpea hummus might do the trick. Heartier appetites will want the Grass Feed Cheeseburger, 3 Cheese Grilled Cheese, or Seitan & Sweet Pepper Cheesesteak. Entrees include Roasted Pumpkin Rotini, Salisbury Steak, and Fried Trout. Don’t neglect a tantalizing dessert like Brown Sugar Pound Cake with chocolate stout sauce & dulce de leche whipped cream. The South Philadelphia Tap Room even serves brunch on the weekends!

South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 271-7787
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Creamy Cauliflower Garlic Rice

Ingredients:
6-8 cups chopped cauliflower
4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cups water
½ cup milk
1½ cups brown rice (I used a brown rice blend)
1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste!)
2 tablespoons butter
6-8 cloves minced garlic
½ cup Mozzarella cheese for topping (more to taste)

Instructions:
Cook the rice according to package directions. Set aside.
Bring the vegetable broth and water to a boil in a large pot. Add the cauliflower and boil for about 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer cauliflower pieces to a blender or food processor.
Puree the cauliflower, adding milk or extra vegetable broth to get a smooth, creamy consistency. Season with salt. Pour over the cooked rice and stir to combine.
In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic, sauteing over low heat until the garlic is very fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the creamy rice mixture and stir until butter and garlic is incorporated. Add cheese on top or stir it throughout the rice to get it melted. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Salad Ingredients:

Large head of romaine
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large orange bell pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)
5 green onions
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing (Directions below)

Dressing Ingredients:

1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1-2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt

Salad Directions:
1. Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions.
2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
3. Toss with desired dressing.

Dressing Directions:
1. Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

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El Vez: Inventive Mexican Cuisine

El Vez serves inventive Mexican fare to appreciative Philadelphia diners. It features a vibrant, trendy setting, lively music and an eclectic menu of tasty food and drink. Begin your meal with one of their signature cocktails like a Blood Orange Frozen Margarita or the Zapata with vodka, strawberry puree, basil, cranberry juice & a sugared rim.

Six styles of Guacamole are offered on the appetizer menu, along with a nice salsa selection, Macho Nachos, Shrimp Quesadillas, and Tortilla Soup. Crispy Mahi-Mahi Tacos with chipotle pepper remoulade, Black Bean Enchiladas with smoked yellow tomato sauce, and Char-Grilled Beef Tacos are among the entrée options. Sides include Sweet Plantains Con Queso, Polenta Fries, and Grilled Corn on the Cob with lime chipotle.

El Vez is open daily on 13th Street in Center City Philadelphia.

El Vez
121 S. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 928-9800
http://www.elvezrestaurant.com/
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M&M Chocolate Oat Bars

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups quick oats
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 cup butter melted
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 bag milk chocolate chips
2 TB butter softened
1 cup M&Ms

Instructions:
– Preheat oven to 350.
– In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and 1 cup softened butter with a spoon. Remove 1 cup and set aside.
– Press remaining mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan.
– In a small pot, melt condensed milk, chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of butter over low-medium heat. Stir constantly until chips are melted and everything is mixed well.
– Pour chocolate chip mixture over the bottom layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle leftover cup of oat mixture over the chocolate.
– Top with M&Ms and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting. ENJOY!

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5 Easy Steps to Caramelized Baked Chicken

Ingredients:

•6 large chicken filets
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1/2 cup soy sauce
•2 tablespoons ketchup
•1 cup honey
•1 clove garlic, minced
•salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place chicken in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. Mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour over the chicken.
5. Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

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Capogiro: Philly Gelato

Philadelphia's Capogiro serves some of the finest gelato you'll find anywhere. They create it expertly in small batches, with fresh, premium quality ingredients like local, handpicked produce, milk from hormone-free, grass-fed dairy cows, Sicilian pistachios, and hazelnut paste from the Piedmont region of Italy. Even better, it has only half the fat and calories of ice cream!

Choose from flavors like Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, Thai Coconut Milk, Rosemary Honey Goat’s Milk, Mexican Coffee, Cappuccino, Cream Cheese, Nocciola – hazelnut, Stracciatella – Italian chocolate chip, and Strawberries & Cream. Sorbetti flavors include Champagne Mango, Pomegranate, Strawberry Tequila, and Lime Cilantro.

Capogiro
117 S. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 636-9250
http://www.capogirogelato.com/
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SCULLY SAFETY ALERT!

At Scully Company, our residents’ safety and comfort is our top priority.  We are committed to ensuring that snow is removed from sidewalks, parking lots & roadways as quickly as possible.  HOWEVER, in below freezing temperatures, ice-melt treatments are not as effective and re-freezing with slippery areas may occur. 

Please TAKE CAUTION when walking on steps, sidewalks, parking lots and roadways.  Avoid areas that are in the shade, as they will refreeze the fastest and black ice may occur.  Be careful – we care about you!

Some more tips to help you survive the winter weather: 

*Don’t carry large packages that block your view of the ground – you need to make every step you take a safe one!

*Please avoid parking in fire lanes or along curbs that are not designated parking areas.  This will make clearing the roadways take much longer while we locate owners to move vehicles, and you may be at risk of being towed.

*Chairs or other items are not permitted to be placed in parking lots to “reserve” spots.   We are working to clear parking spaces as quickly as possible, and your patience is appreciated. 

We appreciate your cooperation as we work together!  

~Scully Company

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