Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Homemade Almond Milk

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You probably know by now that I grew up in Wisconsin. I was raised on all things dairy. I love cheese, ice cream, fresh whipped cream, and yogurt. I love all dairy products except for one.  Milk. You heard me. I hate milk. It is pure evil. I can’t even smell it without gagging. The only way I can enjoy milk is if it is heavily seasoned as the base of a soup or in hot chocolate. A couple years ago I discovered store-bought almond milk. It still wasn’t my favorite drink, but it was tolerable. I … [Read more...]

3-Seed Gluten Free Crackers

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Don’t we all enjoy a crispy, salty, buttery cracker with a piece of cheese or a dip? Usually those crackers aren’t very nutritious or filling, leaving you unsatisfied. Plus most of them are laced with a ton of salt, preservatives, unnecessary fats, and contain a ton of other crazy ingredients you can’t pronounce. Seriously, read the label; do you know what half of that stuff is? And they are heavy on the gluten and carbs. Moral of the story: store-bought crackers really are not a healthy … [Read more...]

Dark Chocolate Cherry Raw Energy Bars

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I love chocolate. What kind of person would I be if I didn’t, right? Sugar, especially refined sugar, does not agree well with my body. So, any time I can make something to satisfy my chocolate tooth without using refined sugar, I will. Raw Energy Balls or Bars are an example, they are sweetened with dates and dried cherries. Plus they are healthy, high in Omega 3s, protein, fiber, good fats and antioxidants. In June I made some pretty tasty Almond Joy Raw Energy Balls for our move-in-day to … [Read more...]

Almond Joy Raw Energy Balls

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Happy Monday friends, I have some exciting news to share with you! Paul and I bought our very first house. Goodbye apartment that won't let us use our grill anymore; hello to our very own house with a large backyard so that we can grill whenever we want! Yes, being able to grill again is one of the things I am most looking forward to. I have missed out on some serious grill time so far this summer, I will be playing catch-up shortly. Anyways, we are moving in as you are reading this.  We … [Read more...]

Detox Beet Smoothie

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Happy Wednesday, friends.  To help us make it through the remainder of this week I have created a delicious detox beet smoothie. Beets are incredibly healthy for you. They are packed with antioxidants, they fight inflammation, boost your stamina, and they help to detox the blood and flush out the liver. I mean who doesn’t need that? These benefits are just to name a few. Read more about the health benefits of beets here. Now that I have listed several reasons why you should eat beets, let me … [Read more...]

Broccoli and Cheddar-Bacon-Quinoa Bites

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This past weekend Paul and I went on a weekend getaway to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time exploring a new city. For me, breakfast is a huge topic. I absolutely believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is how you start your day off, and it is up to you to kick-start your day in a healthy way. This, in my opinion, makes a total difference in how well my day turns out. Our hotel offered a complimentary breakfast, which is great to take … [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...]

Greek-Inspired Crustless Quiche for Mother’s Day

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  Mother’s Day is just two short days away. Did you almost forget? Don’t panic, I've got you covered with this simple, yet scrumptious Greek-Inspired Crustless Quiche for breakfast or as part of your brunch menu. I am obsessed with this crustless quiche, and I know your mom will be too! The almond milk keeps it moist and light, the leeks have just the right amount of sweet onion flavor, the spinach is hearty, the thyme is lemony, the feta cheese is salty, and the Kalamata olives are … [Read more...]