Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with Chocolate Swirl

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  On Friday I made Gluten-free Cherry Crisps for Two. I knew I would want to enjoy ice cream with my warm, bubbly cherry crisp. I got an ice cream maker for my Birthday and have been itching to try it out. I knew I wanted to make a vanilla-based ice cream plus chocolate to complement the cherry crisp because cherry and chocolate were made for each other. But I didn’t want the chocolate to be overpowering, so I settled on a chocolate ganache that is swirled into the vanilla. Yogurt … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Cherry Crisp for Two

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  Sometimes you want to make dessert but you don’t want to make a dessert with twelve servings when there are only two of you. You have leftovers for days staring at you every time you walk into the kitchen, tempting you. All you wanted was dessert for one evening and instead you end up having dessert with every meal for a week. Am I right? Enter Gluten Free Cherry Crisp for Two. It is so simple to make and satisfies your dessert cravings without leftovers. It couldn’t get much better … [Read more...]

DIY Mint Extract

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I am in love with all things minty. I love mint gum, breath mints, mint tea, and hello! Of course, the mint and chocolate combo! Due to my mint obsession I planted two different kinds of mint this spring. Despite all my efforts to regularly make a fresh cup of mint tea and use mint in recipes whenever possible, my mint is growing like crazy. Then, I thought of a brilliant way to use up my mint. DIY Mint Extract. It couldn’t be any easier. Just two ingredients, 5 minutes of prep time, and … [Read more...]

Dark Chocolate Cherry Raw Energy Bars

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I love chocolate. What kind of person would I be if I didn’t, right? Sugar, especially refined sugar, does not agree well with my body. So, any time I can make something to satisfy my chocolate tooth without using refined sugar, I will. Raw Energy Balls or Bars are an example, they are sweetened with dates and dried cherries. Plus they are healthy, high in Omega 3s, protein, fiber, good fats and antioxidants. In June I made some pretty tasty Almond Joy Raw Energy Balls for our move-in-day to … [Read more...]