Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Orange Jalapeno Margaritas

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Summertime is almost here and that means one thing. Margaritas! They are refreshing and festive. Although it may be tempting to make a margarita with a pre-mix for convenience, it is not quite so tempting when you look at the ingredient label. Bottled margarita mix is laced with tons of sugar, artificial colors and flavoring, and way too many calories. No Thank you! Making your own margaritas with fresh juice and sweetening it with a little honey is by far the way to go. Plus, it really only … [Read more...]

Marbled Tea Eggs

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Marbled tea eggs (aka China tea eggs) are something I discovered several months ago and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. What are marbled tea eggs?  They are hard boiled eggs that have been steeped or simmered in black tea, soy sauce, sugar, and spices such as cinnamon, star anise, fennel, cloves, and peppercorns.  The result is a beautiful marbled-looking egg that tastes salty, sweet, and spiced all at once. Marbled tea eggs are a favorite food in Asian countries. In China they are … [Read more...]

Jalapeno and Cilantro Burgers

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Burger season has almost approached us here in Iowa. I am encouraging Mother Nature to warm us up by making these spicy Jalapeno and cilantro burgers! Come on Mother Nature, you can do it! I would have braved the chilly weather and fired up the grill to achieve that ultimate smoky flavor that only a grill outside can create. But, we can’t use our grill anymore, at least not until we move into a house. Long story short, the fire department is cracking down on some fire codes here. We can no … [Read more...]

Blueberry, Strawberry, Rhubarb Crisp

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I know I just posted a rhubarb recipe on Monday, but I still had oodles of fresh rhubarb after I made my savory Rhubarb Chutney. I wasn't about to let my precious rhubarb go to waste.   This time I wanted to make the rhubarb into something sweet. I wanted to add a fresh twist on the classic strawberry rhubarb crisp. Blueberries are the perfect fruit to add to the mix. I really enjoyed cutting the rhubarb. It is a gorgeous vegetable, with its hues of pinks and lime greens. I … [Read more...]