Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

15 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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First soup of the season! HEY FALL, I am officially ready for you now! I have my cozy bowl of hot soup to keep me warm during a chilly 50 degree day! But of course, we've had gorgeous September weather lately. Highs of  75 to 80 degrees. I finally decide to embrace fall and our September turns out to be warmer than our August was. So backwards. Really, I'm not complaining - I will enjoy end of summer weather for as long as it decides to grace me with it's presence. I love you … [Read more...]

Loaded Greek Hummus

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Have you heard of loaded hummus?! It's hummus that is taken to the next level by topping with a lot of yummy things - it's pretty much a salad in hummus form! You guys, it's like my dreams have been answered!!! It is no secret that I have a strong relationship with hummus, we go way back and we hang out a few times a week. I have enjoyed getting creative with my flavors like beet basil hummus and pesto hummus but I never thought to throw some stuff on top of plain hummus and eat it with … [Read more...]

Roasted Chili Pepper Hummus

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It's august, how did we get here? This is the time, my friends to make sure that your summer is all that you wanted it to be! I realized that I haven't made a new hummus recipe since December when I made pumpkin sage hummus. Guys,  this needed to change ASAP because my love for hummus runs deep. I present to you roasted chili pepper hummus!!! Chili pepper hummus is loaded with roasted jalapeno and poblano pepper plus a little cilantro to round out all of those flavors. By roasting the jalapeno … [Read more...]

Golden Coconut Butter (5 Ingredients)

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If you've ever had coconut butter before you know it's quite the experience. It's basically shredded coconut that's blended up until it's rich and creamy and oh so delicious. No one ever imagined that coconut butter could ever get any better, right? It just did! Golden coconut butter has arrived! Golden milk, AKA turmeric milk has been a popular trend for quite a while. The popular, warming, comforting drink of dairy free milk and turmeric has stole my heart. My favorite version is my Chai … [Read more...]

Anything You Have Homemade Pesto

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Basil pesto is like gold, am I right? I mean it's one of the best sauces or condiments for a number of things. Homemade pesto is super easy to make, the only problem I find is that basil can be kind of pricey, especially when you need 2 to 3 cups of it. Also those pine nuts that are traditionally in a basil pesto will empty your wallet. Don't get me wrong, pesto made with basil is still THE BEST. But sometimes you want that pesto taste and feel for a recipe and you can't get your hands on enough … [Read more...]

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Spiced Almonds

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Salads salads salads! We are enjoying ALL of the salads over here! Are you ready for this shaved asparagus salad with spiced almonds?!?! Before we talk salads I have to tell you some fun news! We adopted a kitten over the long holiday! A six-week-old feisty and cuddly little girl. As I am typing this she is sleeping in a bed in my office - finally! I have grown up around cats but this is the youngest kitten I have adopted and she wants constant attention - literally as I wrote that sentence she … [Read more...]

Mayo Free Pasta Salad (V + GF)

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Hi my friends, today is a glorious day because we are making pasta salad! Not just any pasta salad, it's vegan, gluten free, and MAYO FREE!!!! You know those pasta salads that are served cold, are super creamy, and have crunchy veggies in them? You know, the pasta salads that are brought to ALL the summer parties, picnics, pool parties, and pot lucks! Maybe they are just a Midwest staple? Either way, I'm sure you've had some kind of creamy cold pasta salad at some point in your life. It's … [Read more...]

Spring Strawberry Basil Quinoa Salad

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  Beautiful sunny spring days are here, graduation parties are here, Memorial Day is just around the corner, picnics, pot lucks, backyard BBQ's, pool parties, all the fun filled outdoor parties are to be had - friends, you need an easy salad to bring to those parties. This Strawberry Basil Quinoa Salad is just the one! Also, can I just mention how much I LOVE spring and summer and all of those parties, it's THE BEST! Besides I am always looking for easy dishes to bring to these kinds of … [Read more...]

Brown Rice Spring Risotto

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Hey everyone, did you miss me?! Paul and I returned from our Arizona trip last Wednesday - we had a blast. I was able to post a few Instagram stories but not as many as I would have liked because the West never gives me good service. Come on U.S. Cellular get it together! Don't you worry, I will be sharing our adventure here on the blog shortly. Before we talk about Brown Rice Spring Risotto can I be honest with you for a second?! I want to share with you the reason this post is published on … [Read more...]

Tropical Fruit Salsa

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Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!!! I hope you find some way to celebrate, even if it's by drinking some margaritas! That's exactly why I am sharing Tropical Fruit Salsa today. It's easy to make, pretty darn tasty, and can be served with just about anything - tortilla chips for dipping, on fish, on chicken, on pork! It's the perfect quick little recipe to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without a whole lot of effort. Okay, fruit salsa probably isn't authentic Mexican food, but hey it's served with tortilla … [Read more...]