Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Nourishing Miso Soup with Mushrooms

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I'm sorry. You lose 3 points. Because you both played a miso soup. Oh wait, we're not playing Sushi Go Party? That's right, we are talking about how to make miso soup. My mistake. And if you're like, "um what are you talking about?" Sushi Go Party is a fun game that's designed around sushi and Japanese foods. There is a miso soup card that when two people play it at the same time they can't use that card to score points. Anyways it's a fun game to look into. One that makes me … [Read more...]

Easy 7 Ingredient Hot Toddy (Favorite Winter Cocktail)

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Well hello there my little hot toddy friend. No, I'm not talking to you, don't be silly. I'm talking to this lovely 7 ingredient hot toddy. My true love during the winter months. I have been enjoying a hot toddy as an occasional way to wind down after dinner for the past few winters. Over time I have perfected my recipe and just had to share. A hot toddy is a warm drink with fresh squeeze of lemon, honey, cinnamon (or other spices), and a good glug of whiskey, bourbon, or even spiced … [Read more...]

How to Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels sprouts are a funny vegetable. Only a few years ago everyone hated them. When I was growing up my mom would always say that there wasn't a food she didn't like. Except for Brussels sprouts. That's probably because she had them steamed or boiled until they were a pile of bitter mush. Gross. I don't blame her. Then someone in the foodie world tried roasting them. Trimming their ends off, slicing them in half and letting them get nice and charred and crispy. Suddenly Brussels sprouts … [Read more...]

Thai Carrot Noodle Soup with Chicken

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Guys, we're doing it! We are having a healthy January without sacrificing flavor. That's exactly what this Thai carrot noodle soup with chicken is! It's healthy: packed with veggies + ginger and garlic (good for immunity). It's flavorful: layered with all the best - salty, tangy, sweet, spicy, savory. It's satisfying: Packed with a lean protein - chicken breast, and healthy fats - coconut oil and coconut milk. This recipe is one that surprised me. I had a hint of an idea, bought a bunch … [Read more...]