Corn Chowder (Gluten-Free)

Slowly roasted beets are the star in this hearty winter salad. The fresh fruit segments compliment the splash of citrus in the dressing. I always try to find uses for the peel and zest—seems silly to waste all that concentrated flavor! When I can find good ones, sliced strawberries make a great addition. A delightful balance between tangy and sweet, this salad is pleasant as a starter, but also perfect on its own.
Ingredients:
6 ounces fresh baby spinach, or mixed greens
5 beets, about 2-inches in diameter
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented
2 teaspoons grapefruit zest
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil plus 1 ...

Celiac.com 01/02/2014 - A smooth, rich, flavorful butternut squash soup is worth its weight in gold on a cold winter night; worth at least two quarts of your favorite ice cream, or possibly the cuddling of a warm spouse.
This recipe adds one of my favorite sausages, Niman Ranch apple Gouda, for a welcome, extra hearty spin on this traditional classic soup.
Ingredients:
10 ounces Niman Ranch cooked apple and Gouda sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash 3 medium carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped ½ medium onion, chopped 2½ cups chicken broth ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ⅓ cup fresh thyme leaves or Italian parsley dash of mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper bacon as garnish minced scallion as garnish sour...