Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Gluten Free Chocolate Blackberry Sage Scones

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If you have been following this blog for awhile you will know that our house does not have central air and that our kitchen is on an end of the house that literally traps heat every time I turn on the oven, or even the burner. What I'm saying is in this hot weather all I want to eat is hummus and popsicles (not together of course). I have no desire to cook - this is a real problem when you're a food blogger. Here I am complaining about how hot our kitchen is and how my oven becomes the devil … [Read more...]

Blackberry Sage Red Wine Sangria

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Since summer has officially arrived, I believe we are in need of a cool, refreshing drink. How about some Blackberry Sage Red Wine Sangria? Blackberries, sage and red wine might sound like an odd combo but, trust me, it's pretty fantastic. This sangria was inspired by one of my new favorite chocolate bars that has blackberries and sage. I instantly fell in love with the flavor combo and just knew I had to experiment. Even though this sangria does not include any chocolate (don't worry, a … [Read more...]

Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad (GF + V)

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Hi, Friends. Do you know those moments when you have just returned from a vacation, feeling refreshed and happy to be home, yet you forgot how to do life? What I mean is that even though you are ready to return home, you kind of forget how to get yourself moving the next morning, to be productive, to stick to a schedule and get work done. You're so used to being on vacation doing fun things or relaxing that when you return to reality you just temporarily forget how you used to do things before … [Read more...]

Chocolate Mint Energy Balls (GF)

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Chocolate Mint Energy Balls are here to save the day! They are these lovely little chocolaty, minty, slightly gooey balls that taste almost like dessert, but they are perfectly acceptable to have first thing in the morning, before breakfast. They are packed with ingredients that will give you plenty of lasting energy (as the name suggests). Guys, I get it: life is hectic. Weekday mornings are even more hectic as you try to get your workout in before you get yourself cleaned and dressed and … [Read more...]