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Lighter Orange Chicken (30 Minutes)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. The photos, and recipe have been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy! Orange chicken!!! YESSS!!!!  I remember when I first discovered this sweet, sticky, fried chicken. I was in high school. Our small mall just got a Panda Express in it's food court. By food court, I mean it had 4 places to eat, now 5. When you're a teenager, and swimming for two hours a day on the swim team, you're always hungry. Since I have a … [Read more...]

Healthier Mac and Cheese (Super Creamy)

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Who else is ready for some healthier mac and cheese?!?! I mean, when are we not in the mood for noodles enrobed in a creamy cheesy sauce?! Let's be honest. And don't worry, when I say healthier mac and cheese, I don't mean mac and cheese that is lacking in cheesy flavor, or creamy goodness. I mean a healthier mac and cheese that actually tastes rich and super cheesy and creamy, with plump noodles. A mac and cheese that satisfies all of the those comfort food cravings. You can trust me, … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Easter Dinner (Serves 4 People)

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EASTER is almost here!!!!  Here we are, a year later, and  things are quite different then they were for Easter 2020. Yet, some things are still the same.  My parents have the vaccine, a lot of our other family members do too. It's awesome, we are making progress!!! There is a light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel!!  Paul and I, we don't have any high risk health issues (except for Paul's mild asthma. It's enough to make us extra cautious, but not severe enough to … [Read more...]

Traditional Irish Stew (with Beef or Lamb)

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have updated it for a better user experience. Enjoy. Hi Friends. Happy March!!!  March means two things for me: 1) Spring is almost, slowly on it's way. 2) St. Patrick's Day!!!!! Both are very, very good things!!!  This traditional Irish stew is a recipe that I made in 2016. It reminded me of the stews I ate in cozy pubs when I was living in Dublin, Ireland. In 2008 I spent a semester of my Junior year of college … [Read more...]

Chicken Tortilla Soup with Homemade Tortilla Strips

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We are totally embracing all of the soup recipes over here lately. We welcome the warmth in the form of a meal. And, this chicken tortilla soup offers one more delicious way to warm up during these colder days.  And in case you are wondering, I have another soup recipe coming your way next week. Yes,  3 delicious soup recipes in a row!! Soup is the best! Anyways, this chicken tortilla soup is one you are sure to enjoy. It's got a Smokey, tomato soup base that's slightly thick … [Read more...]

The Best Egg Drop Soup (15 Minutes)

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Egg drop soup that comes together in only 15 minutes, has been saving this winter!!! We have been having wind chills as low as -30 degrees, Fahrenheit the past few weeks.🥶 Having a quick and easy soup recipe to make, when all we want is a warm hug in a bowl for a meal has been a life saver!!! 😊 The best part is I pretty much always have all the ingredients needed to make egg drop soup on hand. So, without planning, I can have a hot bowl of homemade soup ready to enjoy. Which, let's be … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Salmon with Brussels Sprouts

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We all need more quick and easy weeknight meals that requires little cleanup. One that's healthy, filling, and delicious - right? This maple glazed salmon fits all of the bills.  It only requires one large sheet pan, and a small sauce pot. It takes 35 minutes to make, and it's pretty darn tasty. Perfectly roasted, crunchy, brussels sprouts go so nicely with the tender, flaky salmon. And the salmon, oh man, it's baked with this thick, glossy maple glaze that ties everything … [Read more...]

Satisfying Instant Pot Lentil Soup

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I know, I know - at the mention of lentil soup half of you are probably thinking "well this sounds boring". I promise you, it's not. Yes, it is possible to make a deliciously satisfying lentil soup that won't leave wishing you ate a bowl of beef chili instead. This lentil soup is packed with a variety of veggies for interesting texture, and flavor for the taste buds. It's also has loads of perfectly cooked lentils. Several cups of the veggies and lentils are blended up and stirred back … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Cabbage

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This post was originally published on Robust Recipes in 2017. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy. I have shared a lot of recipes here on the blog, over 500. I give each recipe the care, and time it deserves to make it the best it can be, and then I release them out into the internet world; where they will hopefully be made, and shared by you lovelies.  Then, I look at that recipe again when it's relevant to share on a social media channel depending on the … [Read more...]

Easy Caprese Pasta Salad (30 Minutes)

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I know that it's September 2nd, so that means you are probably expecting some kind of  pumpkin or apple recipe to kick fall off, right?!  Honestly, while everyone else is already embracing fall foods I can't help but hold on to the last of that delicious summer food. You know me, I like Fall, but I LOVE spring and summer! Don't worry, there will be plenty of time for all those yummy warming fall recipes soon enough.  Today, let's just take one more second to embrace the … [Read more...]