Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

“Luna, You’re Getting So Big!”

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Happy Monday everyone! I think Mondays require a lot of cute kitten photos. Don't you agree? In June you met Luna when she was still so tiny. Now it's time for you to see how she has been growing - I tried to keep these pictures in sequential order so you can feel that universal feeling every parent has of "they grow up so fast". I feel the need to inform you that I take these photos of Luna with my camera phone, that's why the quality isn't on par with my food photos. Things happen so fast, … [Read more...]

Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream (+ DIY Natural Food Coloring)

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Hi friends, I write this post with a heart filled with heaviness and sadness, yet also filled with so much love. I so badly want to talk about this vegan mint chip ice cream that is amazingly delicious, creamy, and that doesn't taste like it's vegan one bit. And we will get to all of that in a moment but first I must speak what's in my heart. I am not usually one to publicly share my opinions on what's happening in the world, or to even share my grief. I prefer to look at the brighter side of … [Read more...]

Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

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You know those moments when you are starving and hangry and NEED a quick and super easy lunch or even dinner? You go to the fridge only to discover that you are out of anything that's already made or that needs minimal prep?! And then you quickly run to the pantry hoping to find some kind of soup or prepared pantry staple that you can quickly heat up - you come up empty handed again. Except there is a can of tuna hidden behind the can of chickpeas and bags of tortilla chips. Hmmm, but you're all … [Read more...]

Basil Mint Lemon Slushie

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Are you ready for the most refreshing drink you will have all summer long?! Maybe even in your LIFE - Yup it's that good!!! Basil mint lemon slushie is here for all of your refreshment needs! This is not your typical slushie with some kind of artificial flavored-overly-sweetened-syrup poured on top of crushed ice.(<- Gross! BTW I don't remember the last time I had a slushie ha!) This is way better than that. It has fresh basil, fresh mint, a little lemon zest, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and … [Read more...]