Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Loaded Caprese Salad with Shrimp

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Caprese salad is a true beauty to behold. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with sliced tomatoes, all the basil leaves you can get your hands on and a little drizzle of olive oil. Perfect combo! Yes, I do love the flavors of that salad, BUT a lot of times when I eat it I want it to be more. I want a bunch of lettuce and some other veggies thrown on there. Can it be done without detracting from the amazing fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and fresh tomato combo? I think so! And loaded caprese salad … [Read more...]

5 Ingredient Peach Lavender Chia Jam

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Did you know that you can make your own jam without a ton of sugar, without pectin, and without canning?!?! All you need are some chia seeds to help thicken things up! Chia seeds, what can't you do?! All you need is 5 ingredients (+water) and about 30 minutes to make the ultimate summertime jam to spread on your toasts and your bagels and anything you want! The combo of the fresh summertime peaches cooked down a little and the hint of lavender is one that will surprise you. The first time I … [Read more...]

Summer Zucchini Noodle Salad with Creamy Basil Avocado Sauce

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I have a zucchini growing in my garden right this very minute, pretty sure it's ready to be picked today! I know exactly what I'm going to do with my zucchinis as they continue to grow, make this delicious summer zucchini noodle salad! I mean isn't summer just amazing like that?! So many fresh vegetables to be devoured. Zucchini noodles, or zoodles are a trend that has been around a while. With good reason too, I mean why not turn your zucchini into a noodle shape? It's more fun to eat in a … [Read more...]

Easy Gluten Free Lo Mein

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Lo Mein isn't just for eating at Chinese restaurants anymore! It's for a quick weeknight side dish or a weekend lunch. Because guess what guys, it only takes about 25 minutes to make lo mein. Who knew?! I mean I always thought Lo mein was this sacred recipe that only Chinese restaurant chefs could make. Reality check, it's super easy!! Even though I don't follow a gluten free diet I do usually opt for rice over lo mein when eating at a Chinese restaurant. I often find that pasta weighs me … [Read more...]