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Whether thinking back fondly to past holidays or l

Whether thinking back fondly to past holidays or looking forward to the next, this Herbed Gluten-Free Stuffing will please. ⁠
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Saute onions and celery (or suggested variations) in butter or olive oil, and add garlic and herbs. Stir in bread cubes (we like Canyon Bakehouse) then pour into a baking pan with broth. Bake covered, then uncovered, for a tasty side that will make you miss gluten not. at. all. ⁠
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Oh, and this method works just great with any type of bread. Vegan if you use olive oil and a vegan bread. ⁠
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⁠ If you're in the mood for a no-sugar-added sna

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If you're in the mood for a no-sugar-added snack, these Raisin-Sweetened Oatmeal Cookies might just fit the bill. 🍪🍪⁠
Gluten-free with GF flour and oats, moistened with a little of my Apple-Pluot Butter. 🍎 I made these with my 2-year-old grandson in mind and he thought they were a real treat! ⁠
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Vegetarian (because of the egg and butter) but easily made vegan with a flax egg and non-dairy butter. ⁠
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These Southwestern Roasted Sweet Potatoes have bec

These Southwestern Roasted Sweet Potatoes have become one of my favorite ways to eat SP's - seasoned with cumin, coriander and chile powder, then roasted to tenderness. ⁠
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The only part that takes prep is the slicing, so that you get sort of a slightly thicker Hasselback. It looks fancy coming out of the oven, but really just takes a steady hand. ⁠
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The slices are coated with the delicious and garlicky seasoning. Gluten-and-dairy-free, plus they can easily be made vegan. ⁠
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This richly seasoned, smoky Dutch Oven Carne Asada

This richly seasoned, smoky Dutch Oven Carne Asada started out as a Chipotle copycat but we think it's better - plus you can adjust the spiciness at will. ⁠
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Roasted low and slow in my Lodge Dutch oven with just a little prep before that, it couldn't be easier to get fork-shreddable beef. ⁠
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My 2-year-old grandson gives this a thumbs-up! ⁠
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Dry Rub (per pound of meat)⁠
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder⁠
1 teaspoon ground cumin⁠
½ teaspoon ground coriander⁠
1 teaspoon pink sea salt⁠
½ tsp ground black pepper⁠
½ teaspoon coconut sugar⁠
½ teaspoon onion powder⁠
½ teaspoon garlic powder⁠
½ teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh⁠
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste⁠
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1 pound flank, skirt, or flat iron steak⁠
olive oil ⁠
2 cups beef stock⁠
1 onions, peeled and sliced⁠
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips⁠
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips⁠
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Enjoy what is likely the last of the Heirloom toma

Enjoy what is likely the last of the Heirloom tomatoes roasted with butternut squash and blended into this refreshing and savory soup. I have a real oven and kitchen now, but I made this while I only had a toaster oven for roasting the vegetables - it's possible! ⁠
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I made this a "two-ways" soup: part with slow-cooked chicken shreds and part with extra slices of heirloom tomato. Both are so good! ⁠
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided⁠
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed⁠
Salt and pepper for sprinkling⁠
4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped⁠
1 large onion, chopped⁠
2 teaspoons pink sea salt⁠
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric⁠
2 pounds Heirloom tomatoes, cut in half crosswise⁠
1 1/2 cups cups vegetable (or chicken) broth⁠
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh (or rosemary)⁠
Freshly ground black pepper⁠
2 cups shredded chicken⁠
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Roasted delicata squash with some of the best heir

Roasted delicata squash with some of the best heirloom tomatoes and my chipotle pumpkin vinaigrette - heaven! ⁠
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Baby spring greens, sliced cucumber, diced tomatoes, feta with pumpkin seeds (or my pumpkin-sunflower seed topper) and that gorgeous dressing. ⁠
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You're going to want this Chipotle Pumpkin Dressin

You're going to want this Chipotle Pumpkin Dressing more often than just during pumpkin season, so I suggest you stock up on pumpkin puree. ⁠
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I make it two ways: one with pumpkin seeds blended in - you need a food processor for that. Or serve the pumpkin seeds on top of your salad, in which case you can whisk everything else together. Delish in either case. ⁠
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1/2 cup olive oil⁠
1/4 cup white wine vinegar⁠
1/4 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)⁠
2 tsp honey or maple syrup⁠
1/2 tsp chipotle powder⁠
2 crushed or pressed cloves garlic⁠
1-2 teaspoons prepared mustard⁠
1 tsp dried sage (or 1 tablespoon fresh)⁠
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (for food processor version)⁠
1/2 tsp cumin⁠
1/2 tsp sea salt⁠
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Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth, add more salt to taste if needed. ⁠
For whisk version, save the pumpkin seeds to top your salad, and be sure to press your garlic so you don't end up with big chunks. ⁠
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The main ingredients in this tasty Hatch Green Chi

The main ingredients in this tasty Hatch Green Chile Heirloom Tomato chunky salsa came from my local farmer's market (South Pearl, Denver) - Heirloom tomatoes (Ela Family Farms), roasted chiles (Guerrero's), onions (Brown Dog Farmin). Though the season is winding down, these were all still available yesterday! So good.⁠
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5 roasted Hatch chile peppers (I used mild)⁠
3-4 pounds Heirloom tomatoes, chopped fine⁠
½ mild red onion (about ¼ cup), finely chopped ⁠
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro⁠
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced⁠
1 teaspoon pressed garlic⁠
½ teaspoon salt or to taste⁠
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Scrape off the blackened skins of the peppers. De-seed and chop the peppers finely, about ¼ inch dice. ⁠
Stir the chopped, roasted Hatch chile peppers, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, serrano, and garlic together for a chunky salsa. If the heirloom tomatoes are very juicy, strain the salsa by placing it in a metal mesh strainer. Don’t discard the resulting juice -it’s great to drink fresh!⁠
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