Fresh blueberries is one of the highlights of summer and its not rare to stockpile when these blue beads of tart and sweet juice are such a great fruit to freeze for use all year long or in pretty much every kind of food you can think of! As the season comes to a close you might be looking for something to do with all those delicious blueberries? This stunning Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream combines all of our favourite things! A savoury and sweet t

So many traditional appetizers focus on heavy and filling carbs paired with some form of dairy. The classic cheese & cracker or oven-baked goodies routine may not be suitable for all dietary restrictions and can leave some guests feeling left out of the "warm-up" to the feast. Stuffed dates are an easy and healthy alternative to the hors d'oeuvres scramble providing both dietary flexibility and extraordinary taste! Not to mention, all that tasty fibre will help with digestion

A little spice, a little garlic, a little fire and whole lot of juicy lamb is the recipe for the perfect summer dinner party! We've done some grilling tests and compiled a few grilling tips for every cook to keep in mind when attempting to grill a leg of lamb. Lamb is easy to grill so don't just think about doing it, actually do it! The meat is best showcased when prepared medium to medium rare or approximately 145* FH. If you have a meat thermometer, this would be time to du

You know that sweet, tantalizing smell of sugar and cinnamon that radiates across amusement parks and fairs country wide every and all summer? You know, those tasty mini donuts that catch your nose from a distance? Now you can make and enjoy mini donuts guilt-free - without the animal products, sugar or gluten! How?? Just check out this revolutionary recipe by Natalie over at Feasting on Fruit! Using both fresh dates and date sugar in this mini donuts recipe provides the swee

Middle eastern cuisine is fresh, seasonal and flavourful. No quality summer dinner menu would be complete without a classic Tabbouleh salad! Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian dish made of tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur, and onion, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Some variations add garlic or lettuce, or use couscous instead of bulgur. Not able to have gluten, fear not! Superfood quinoa tastes even better than the wheat grains in this Tabb

There are several reasons why Canada is the greatest country in the world but edible beaver tails may not be the first thing that pops into your mind! Let alone, GLUTEN FREE beaver tails! Rivale Foodies has a deep appreciation of all things that make the true north a place worth celebrating all year, but we thought we'd up the ante this Canada Day long weekend! Did you know that 1 in 133 people in Canada has some kind of intolerance to gluten? These sensitivities vary from gl

Noticed all those green smoothies at your local coffee shops, cafes and eateries? Ever tried making your own version at home and felt the product was a bit lack lustre? Rivale Foodies has scanned the world wide web and found the greatest guide to help you perfect the art of the green smoothie at home! With this simple checklist by Beth at Simple Yummies your mind and soul will be happy and most importantly HEALTHY all summer long! Sahara Delights offers some great ingredients

The french have never been accused of lacking in the department of joie de vivre and the same can be said of their exceptional culinary gifts that we at Rivale International are proud to bring to your table! Hosting a bridal shower, baby shower, fabulous girls' brunch or intimate date night for you and your sweetheart? Get the party started with this classic french cocktail - the Kir Royal! Traditionally, the Kir Royal is made with Champagne (which we fully support), however,

Tan lines and barbecues are synonymous with "summer" and with a few short weeks until the season's best activities kick off, we at Rivale wanted to prep you and your meats for a summer of epic grilling! Not everyone loves chicken but with the right marinade a chicken-hater might quickly change their tune! Packed with good-for-you lean protein, chicken is an ideal choice as a main or as a savoury topping in a fresh salad! Mom on Timeout has vetted this marinade recipe and we l