Easy Gluten-Free Recipes, Cocktails & Travel

September 25, 2018 By Toni Dash 25 Comments

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: The Best Method Ever!

Roasted pumpkin seeds are the best part of carving pumpkins and this BEST METHOD includes a life-changing trick!

Originally published October 2010; updated September 2018

Eating roasted pumpkin seeds is great. Getting them out of the pumpkin through the roasting process is not. Am I right?

Grabbing them is like participating in a greased pig contest at a rodeo. But NO MORE!

No more wrestling with slimy pumpkin goo thanks to a simple, secret trick! It’s a fast and easy way to get fantastic roasted pumpkin or squash seeds every time with little effort.

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September 23, 2018 By Toni Dash 29 Comments

Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a comfort food staple. This Middle Eastern inspired version kicks it up a notch with sweet and sassy flavor. Originally published October 2014; updated September 2018 Beef stew is arguably the most classic comfort food there is. A hearty meat and potatoes dish, with earthy flavor, simple filling ingredients. At…

4 Fall Cocktails collage from Vail Colorado Restaurants

September 20, 2018 By Toni Dash 27 Comments

Fall Cocktails from Vail Colorado Restaurants

Fall cocktails deliver a whole new depth of flavor. Pick from four delicious cocktail recipes from well-known Vail Colorado restaurants! Originally published in September 2012; updated in September 2018 The ‘shoulder seasons’ (fall and spring) between the main vacation times are often a perfect time for a sojourn in the mountains. Especially at ski-area centric…

September 18, 2018 By Toni Dash 62 Comments

Shortcut Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bars

Shortcut Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bars are an ooey gooey fall treat that are EASY to make! Think oatmeal cookies meet caramel sauce and apples. Originally published October 2015; updated September 2018 With apple season in full swing, who doesn’t love a caramel apple treat? We have traditional caramel apples (my version is coated with candy),…

Boneless Pork Loin Roast recipew with garlic and herbs

September 16, 2018 By Toni Dash 52 Comments

Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Fresh Herbs

Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Garlic and Fresh Herbs is perfect for a busy weeknight or serving when entertaining! Easy and delicious. Originally posted March 2017; updated September 2018 One of my very favorite cuts of meat is the center cut boneless pork loin roast. It’s a dense cut of meat that when cooked properly…

September 13, 2018 By Toni Dash 34 Comments

Spicy Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus

Spicy Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus is a five-minute appetizer or spread full of smoky, spicy and sweet flavors. Simple wholesome ingredients and fast preparation make this a great choice for entertaining! Originally published September 2015; updated September 2018 As cooler weather sets in I crave deeper flavors in food and love fast, easy recipes I can…

September 11, 2018 By Toni Dash 32 Comments

Bacon Weave: How to Make, Use & Cook It!

Everything IS better with bacon and a bacon weave proves that! Great for grilling or oven cooking, used on it’s own or wrapping a favorite meat, vegetable or fruit! I learned how to make a bacon weave when attending a grilling intensive course a few years ago and have never looked back. There are so…

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