Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Lentil Turkey Chili

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Friends, I think I have literally turned into an ice cube! The past few days have been really, really cold. To be honest, once Christmas and New Years have come and gone I am officially over winter. The magic feelings that were surrounding us in anticipation of Christmas are now gone. We are left with some dirty, matted down snow and below-freezing temps. Now you're thinking, "Bah hum bug!" Come on, I know I'm not the only Midwest dweller who feels this way! To top off this entire freezing … [Read more...]

Roasted Chicken with Root Veggies

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Hi, Friends, I have good news for you! This recipe you are about to read is a one-pan-meal! That's right, you will only have to wash one pan after cooking Roasted Chicken with Root Veggies. I guess you might have to wash the knife you use to cut up your veggies and the plates you eat off of, but we can handle that, right? Other than that all of the veggies and the glorious roasted chicken pieces with crispy skin cook together in one pan. Basically you should be doing a little celebration dance … [Read more...]

Roasted Veggie and Wild Rice Power Salad

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Question: Do you have any turkey leftover from Thanksgiving? I know it's been over a week since Turkey day, but I had so much turkey leftover this year (which is never a bad thing) that I needed a way to eat it. This Roasted Veggie and Wild Rice Power Salad is the perfect way to make use of it. If you already gobbled up all of your turkey (haha bad joke), then no worries, feel free to throw in some leftover chicken, or simply keep it vegan. Originally I had thought about making a wild rice and … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

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I know, I know. Split pea and ham soup may not have the most appetizing color, but trust me when I tell you that this soup is not to be missed. Split pea and ham soup is one of those comfort foods for me. Sometimes, my mom would make it for me while I was sick in bed. As an adult I love a good warming bowl of split pea soup to help comfort me and warm me up on a cold, fall day. What’s even better is that there is virtually no work involved in making this soup. A few weeks ago we had a food … [Read more...]

Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

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Raise your hand if you love Italian food! I do, I do! Who doesn’t? All of that pasta with delicious sauce and cheese melted on top. Hungry yet? Despite my love for Italian food I usually try to stay away from it, aside from the occasional treat. I usually feel too bloated and sluggish after eating all of those empty carbs. Anyone else agree with me on this one? Enter spaghetti squash! My friends, if you have not tried spaghetti squash in place of wheat spaghetti with some pasta sauce on … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Smoky Pork Chili

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If there is only one recipe that you will make from Robust Recipes during the month of October it should be this Slow Cooker Smoky Pork Chili! Well okay, you should also make Coconut Pumpkin Spice Latte because pumpkin spice + coconut! Enough said. Here’s the thing: I am not a very skilled slow cooker user. Growing up my mom never used one, so I never really learned the art of cooking with a slow cooker. The ironic thing is slow cookers are supposed to be one of the easiest ways to cook, … [Read more...]

Beet and Green Apple Spinach Salad with Curry Dressing

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You know those days when all you need is a nice, big, healthy salad?  Your body is craving a ton of veggies and good-for-you super foods because you ate out one too many times in the past week indulging in that cheesy, greasy slice of pizza. When I say, “you,” I really mean myself. Although let’s be honest, if you’re anything like me then you most likely have done the same thing at least at one point in your life, right? Please say yes. Beet and Green Apple Spinach Salad with Curry Dressing is … [Read more...]

Crispy Tilapia with Mushy Peas (GF)

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Hey friends, I know what you’re thinking: “Mushy peas? That sounds like baby food!” It may sound like baby food, but just trust me. It does not taste like it! This recipe is pretty special to Paul and me. Back when we were first dating I found out that Paul didn’t like fish. When someone tells me that they don’t like some kind of food I make it my personal mission to convince them otherwise. So, when I made Paul Crispy Tilapia with Mushy Peas, with some leftover pizza standing by just in … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Hash with Mushrooms

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  As I’m sure you are aware by now, I am a huge fan of a hearty breakfast. Most week days I eat prepared hard boiled eggs, or quickly scramble up some eggs. Weekends are a different story. On weekends I like to slow down and take my time to make breakfast a little extra special. This Sweet Potato Hash with Mushrooms is the perfect way to enjoy something a little more exciting than just plain ol’ eggs. Sweet Potato Hash with Mushrooms is really simple to make. It only requires … [Read more...]

Roasted Ratatouille with Polenta

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  Hey friends, now is the time to enjoy some heartwarming ratatouille! I am not talking about the movie. However, I do love that movie and all of its heartwarming vibes. Seriously though, I don’t think I knew what ratatouille was until I saw that movie. It wasn’t until just 2 months ago that I tried my first bite of ratatouille at a cute little diner, called Bluebird Diner in Iowa City. I didn’t know much about ratatouille, except that there are a lot of veggies and eggplant and tomatoes … [Read more...]