This is one of the easiest food gifts or appetizers that wins friends: a jar of MARINATED CHEESE! It’s so simple to make, absolutely delicious, and travels well. The longer you let the cheese marinate, the more flavorful it gets, so it’s also a great make ahead option; just like my Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes preserved […]
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December 8, 2022
I love creating cheese boards around a holiday theme. I made this Easter Charcuterie Board in the shape of an egg, and today I’m sharing this festive Christmas tree spread! Everyone will find something they like on the board, with a balance of sweet and salty treats. It’s easier to make than one would think, […]

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December 1, 2022
I usually bake most of these gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes each year, but the two that are always a must are Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms and these rippled, chewy, warmly spiced Ginger Molasses Cookies. In terms of cookies, Ginger Molasses are some of the most deeply flavored you’ll make! Ground ginger and cinnamon are a […]

November 28, 2022
Some stuffed squash recipes leave a lot to be desired. Often they’re filled with cooked grains that end up drying out, and not enough flavor to complement the squash. Those not so great experiences led me to develop something absolutely different and delicious for my Smitten with Squash cookbook, taking inspiration from a family favorite: […]

November 13, 2022
This bright and festive cranberry jalapeno dip has a cloudlike base of whipped cream cheese and goat cheese that’s topped with a spicy, gingery, cranberry salsa. That’s what makes it sparkle! I pulse fresh cranberries with jalapeño, ginger, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion and a little sugar until everything’s finely chopped. The cranberries bring […]

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November 1, 2022
If you’ve been a reader of Heartbeet Kitchen since the beginning, you might remember that I published a cookbook on squash in 2014 – yes, the entire thing is squash recipes, 80 of them! What does buttercup squash taste like? When writing the book, I discovered buttercup squash from a local farmer and fell in love with […]

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October 17, 2022
Notice there is no pumpkin spice in the recipe title. That’s on purpose! Because I love pumpkin (obsessed with these gluten-free pumpkin muffins), but not so much pumpkin pie spice. And if you’re like me, this warm sipper might just change your mind relating to your previous fall PSL experience in a coffee shop. This […]

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October 11, 2022
I never knew why people liked scones until I had a good one. When they’re good, they’re SO good. They should be soft and tender with flaky layers throughout, NOT dry, butter, and just sweet enough. These Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Scones meet all those requirements, and maybe more. They practically melt in your mouth (just […]

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September 29, 2022
I love a good, bakery style muffin. Tall and lofty with perfect tops, moist and delicious. Can it be done gluten-free? You bet it can. Starting with these tender and plush gluten-free pumpkin muffins with a crisp cinnamon sugar lid, my new fall anthem. The flavor of these pumpkin muffins is outstanding, highlighted by cinnamon […]

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September 13, 2022
This post is sponsored by Dometic Twin Eagles Grills, a year long partner of Heartbeet Kitchen. We have their 36 inch grill top with infrared rotisserie, on a portable base. Their meticulously engineered grills are as beautiful as they are high performance. The Secret to Making Perfect Grilled Cauliflower Okay, hang with me on this. The best […]

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August 17, 2022
If you’ve been a Heartbeet Kitchen reader since the very beginning, you may remember that I wrote a cookbook all about summer and winter squash. Smitten with Squash was published in 2014 (!), and I still rely on it for so many recipes, like these bright and tangy Zucchini Pickles. Yes, that’s right; zucchini can […]

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August 16, 2022
Have a lot of cherry tomatoes? Make this recipe! Cherry tomatoes are one of my favorite things to grow, buy, and eat. In the garden, they’re usually my first tomatoes ready, growing prolifically without quite as much fuss and risk of disease as big slicer tomatoes. When I’m harvesting a pint or more of cherry […]

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August 2, 2022