Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Irish Potato Farls (Gluten Free Option)

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With St. Patrick's Day only 10 days away, we need an Irish recipe, STAT! What better way to celebrate than with a potato recipe? Irish potato farls, to be exact!!! Potato farls are basically mashed potatoes that are mixed with flour to create a dough, then that dough is cut into triangles and fried in a pan. The result, is a delicious potato-y number that is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. It's perfect for serving alongside eggs, sausages, or bacon for breakfast. Trust me, … [Read more...]

Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Gluten Free Option)

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Who else could use a bowl of healthy broccoli cheddar soup?!?! Comfort food to the max!!! I grew up in Wisconsin - the  land of cheese! Anytime I saw broccoli cheddar soup on a menu I would order it. What's not to love about broccoli cheddar soup? Salty, umami, melted cheese in a creamy, dreamy soup with plenty of tender broccoli florets and sweet carrots?! If anything, it's one way that kids will eat their broccoli.  Why does cheddar cheese go so well with broccoli? The combo … [Read more...]

Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Biscuits (with Gluten Free Options)

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Do you ever want a chicken pot pie, but you don't want to go through the effort of making a crust, plus cooking some chicken, and making a sauce, then actually baking a pie?! Enter, chicken pot pie SOUP with biscuits!!! Yes, that's right, it's all of our favorite flavors of a chicken pot pie, made into a soup! Does it get any cozier than that?  You're going to love this chicken pot pie soup. It's bursting with succulent chicken, tender sweet carrots, mushrooms, tender pieces of … [Read more...]

13 Veggie Packed Recipes for Winter

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Need inspiration for healthy ways to eat veggies during the winter? We've gathered our favorite veggie packed recipes that are satisfying enough for winter - from soups, chilis, salads, stir fries, and even mac and cheese! Getting that serving of veggies in never tasted so good!         … [Read more...]

Turkey Pumpkin Chili (Healthy)

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Who else loves a good chili?! Hearty, tomato-y, ground pieces of meat, nicely spiced, tender beans, loaded with toppings - comforting, and warming. I am a huge fan. My all-time favorite is my beef chili, inspired by my grandma's chili, which I ate loads of when I was a kid. I am always up for trying, and making various versions of chili. This turkey pumpkin chili has permanently made it onto my favorite chili list! Turkey pumpkin chili is a lighter, healthier version than your traditional … [Read more...]

Italian Marinated Chicken (4 Cooking Methods)

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Italian marinated chicken is juicy, flavorful chicken that can be cooked 4 different ways, and is versatile. Serve it with a side of veggies, grains, or a salad for a simple meal. Or, cook it on the weekend, and turn it into chicken that you can have all week long. This recipe all started when I set out make 4 different chicken marinades. The other two were mediocre, at best, and this one was amazing. So, instead of 3 marinades, I am providing you with one  outstanding chicken marinade … [Read more...]

Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp

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Who is ready for a refreshing Greek pasta salad on a hot summer day?!?! You all love my Italian pasta salad with salami that I shared last summer, so I couldn't resist making another pasta salad. And, I have to say, I might have a new favorite!!! This Greek pasta salad is vibrant, healthy, and is packed with Greek inspired veggies: red onion that gets pickled in the vinaigrette, kalamata olives, cucumbers, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, and grape tomatoes. Plus, you've got the pillow-y … [Read more...]

Easy Asparagus Frittata (One Pan)

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I can't express how much we love this asparagus frittata. We have been eating it for lunch, dinner, and sometimes breakfast. It doesn't matter what time of day it is, this asparagus frittata makes a satisfying meal. Tender, creamy, cheesy, eggs that is filled with sautéed onion, asparagus and red bell pepper - what's not love about this asparagus frittata? It's bursting with spring time goodness.  It's simple enough for a lazy weekend breakfast, or brunch - while still being special … [Read more...]

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

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Sweet and sour chicken - tangy, sweet, sticky sauce that is one-of-a-kind, and oddly reddish orange. It perfectly coats anything that is tossed into it.  What's not to love?  Especially when that sticky sweet and sour sauce is tossed with juicy chicken and served alongside sautéed onions, bell peppers, and sweet pineapple - and over fluffy white rice.  What if I told you that you can make sweet and sour chicken at home? In only 40 minutes?!?! YES!!!  And the … [Read more...]