This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Hi friends. Welcome to 2021!!! What a better way to kick off the new year than with a bright, beautiful platter of veggies?! This healthy Greek yogurt dill dip recipe has been one of my most popular recipes since I originally shared it in 2017. It has also been a recipe that I make all of the time. Since I have been making it almost weekly for a few years now, I have tweaked it … [Read more...]
Fresh Grape Tomato Salsa (AKA Pico de Gallo)
This post was previously published on Robust Recipes in 2016. The recipe and photos have been updated for a better reader experience. Enjoy. Hi Friends! Welcome to the last summer recipe of 2020. This is always a bittersweet transition for me to make. Summer is my favorite food season. Yet, there are so many cozy, comforting recipes to be made in the fall and winter. Let's get to it, shall we? As stated above I originally made this recipe in 2016. It has brought in a … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Vanilla Cashew butter
Move over peanut butter, there is a new nut butter in town....and it has vanilla! Cashew butter is kind of hard to come by in the store. If you can find it it's usually either super duper expensive or has additional oils. Since I usually only use cashew butter to spread on toast, I figured why not make my own? It's pretty easy to make, only requires 1 ingredient + 2 more if you want extra flavor, it's cheaper to make than to buy, it's creamy and delicious...and you know exactly what's in … [Read more...]
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Hi, it's me! I have been MIA for a while because I came down with a nasty cold that hung around for 2 weeks. Finally feeling better and the first thing I have to share is boring old pickled red onions? I know, what kind of food blogger am I?! It's just how things flowed. Anyways, quick pickled red onions may not seems super exciting..but they are actually pretty amazing! They have become super trendy. I guarantee that there are pickled onions served on at least one dish in every … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Raspberry Chia Jam
GUYS! I'M BACK! Did you miss me?! I ended up taking an unplanned break from posting because colds, and life happened. BUT I return with the perfect spring time recipe for you!!! 3 ingredient raspberry chia jam!!! AKA any berry flavored jam you love! (I will discuss later, hold tight). That's right, today we are making homemade raspberry chia jam. And it couldn't be any easier! Here is all you need: frozen raspberries (yes, you can use fresh but I always just want to eat … [Read more...]
2 Healthy Sauerkraut Recipes
Hello friends! Now that you know how to make sauerkraut - the classic flavor where all you need is cabbage and salt and caraway seeds, if you'd like, let's mix things up shall we? Sometimes all cooking (or in this case fermenting) is is knowing the basics of how to make something and then adding different flavors to mix things up a bit, create your own signature flavor of a recipe. That's exactly what I've done with this sauerkraut! We've got 2 healthy sauerkraut recipes: … [Read more...]
Skinny Ranch Dip
With Memorial Day coming up at the end of the month - you know, that three day weekend when everyone thinks they are going to have a party in their backyard or a picnic, but then it always rains (okay, at least here in the Midwest it does) - I thought it was the perfect time to share my take on Skinny Ranch Dip. Because, let's be honest, is it ever any kind of spring/summer party without a veggie platter served with creamy, dreamy ranch dip? About a year ago I shared my Cashew Ranch Dip which … [Read more...]
Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce
I hope you're not sick of Mexican recipes yet! Wait, who am I kidding? Is it even possible to get sick of Mexican food? Either way, it's Cinco de Mayo (well almost). We must prepare the ultimate Mexican feast/drink fest. It's the American way to celebrate! You guys, this Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce is the sauce of all sauces. I call it Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce because it is meant for some amazing enchiladas, but it is also delicious on eggs, tacos, plain chicken, and basically any … [Read more...]
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles
Hey, everyone. Happy Monday, happy July! Um, how did we get to the second week of July already? Time flies when you’re busy and having fun! I love July for several reasons: It’s really, really summer! The days are long, there are books to be read, there are pools to swim in, and there are parties to go to. Best time of the year! My week-long family vacation occurs every July. Lazy beach time here I come! My birthday is at the end of the month! The 29th, just in case you … [Read more...]
