Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Epic 11 Layer Taco Dip

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Who doesn't love a good layered taco dip?!?! If you don't than who are you?! I mean it's all the flavors and fun things about a taco in dip form. It's perfect for summer parties, fall parties, football parties, college parties, pool parties, birthday parties, book club, baby showers, wedding showers...I mean is there a party that layered taco dip wasn't meant for? I think not. Get your chips ready for dipping because we've got an epic 11 layer taco dip for you today! Let's talk about those … [Read more...]

Pineapple Green Juice (Without a Juicer)

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This is a very exciting moment for me!!!! I finally found a green juice that I actually like! One that doesn't taste like I am drinking  a salad. It doesn't just sit there in my fridge barely touched until I finally dump it down the sink. This green juice I have been absolutely addicted to!! And it's all because of that pineapple! About a year ago I shared a recipe for fresh carrot juice, which is really tasty. Since that carrot juice I have wanted to start drinking green juices. I … [Read more...]

The Best Ever Guacamole

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I have been making guacamole for most of my life. I remember making it with my mom when I was very  little and than later being in charge of making it while she made the remainder of the meal. What's not to love about guacamole? It's creamy, tangy, garlic-y, and maybe a little spicy + served with crunchy tortilla chips....and if you're doing it right than it's served along side some Mexican food and a margarita. We all know that everything is better with a refreshing margarita! I originally … [Read more...]

Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie

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Who's ready for a healthy smoothie that tastes like dessert?! Even better, who's ready for a smoothie that tastes like carrot cake?! No joke, this smoothie legit tastes like a drinkable version of carrot cake.... Um yeah that sounds kind of weird, but trust me, all the delicious flavors of a carrot cake in smoothie form...YES you are gonna want that! If you are a fan of all things carrot cake than this is the smoothie for you! Even the texture is creamy and decadent. The best part is the … [Read more...]

My Go To Hummus Recipe

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Okay friends, today is a very special day! Today I am republishing one of my favorite recipes of all times....my go to hummus recipe! Over the years I have made a bunch of different flavors of hummus (10 to be exact), some of my faves being: loaded Greek hummus, pesto hummus, and loaded butternut squash hummus, so much fun to be had with the blank flavor canvas that is hummus! Even after all of that flavor experimenting the one hummus recipe that I make most often is this regular, plain old … [Read more...]

30 Minute Healthy Matcha Granola

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Can I just start out by saying how much I LOVE spring weather?! It's my absolute favorite. I mean not so much the muddiness at the beginning, but right now when everything starts to transform from brown to bright green and little pops of color from the flowers!!! Everything goes POOF - it's truly magical and makes my soul happy! Honestly, this is the time of year when all the frigid weather and snow seem worth it - I'm reminded why I live in a part of the world that has 4 seasons...that … [Read more...]

Blueberry Banana Bread (Gluten Free)

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What's one of the BEST smells that can come from your kitchen?!?! The answer is freshly baked BANANA BREAD....and brownies...but  right now we're talking about banana bread - blueberry banana bread, to be exact!!! What can be bad about that?! Sweet juicy blueberries baked right into soft, moist, perfectly sweet banana bread. If that doesn't sound like the ultimate bread for spring than I don't know what is! Oh yeah...there's also my banana rhubarb bread that begs to be made during the … [Read more...]

Roasted Baba Ganoush (Eggplant Dip)

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Everybody make room for some baba ganoush!!!!! See ya later hummus!!! Umm just kidding hummus, I still love you - you're my everyday dip whereas baba ganoush is my special occasion/party dip. Not because baba ganoush is super fancy or anything but because it takes a little more time than just throwing some chickpeas into a food processor and blending away - but trust me it's soooo worth it! If you're like..."what is this weird sounding stuff you speak of?!" Baba ganoush is a Middle Eastern dip … [Read more...]

Matcha Energy Balls with Black Sesame Seeds

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Another matcha green tea recipe? Absolutely, positively YES!!! I have become a little bit obsessed with matcha green tea. I shared a recipe for soft matcha blueberry cookies on the blog last week, I have also been loving matcha lattes on weekend mornings, and now these cute little matcha energy balls.  I have no shame for all of the matcha consumption. GIVE ME MORE MATCHA PLEASE!!!! In the last few years I have really learned to love the subtle grassy taste of matcha green tea powder that only … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Brown Soda Bread

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Happy St. Patrick's day week everyone!!! What are you doing to celebrate?! May I suggest making a loaf of this brown soda bread?! As you know I studied abroad in Ireland for a semester of college. One of the foods I came to love while I was living there was their brown soda bread. Have you had it before? It's hearty, rustic, dry, and best eaten with a generous schemer of good quality creamy butter. Side note about butter: Have you had Kerrygold Irish butter? I have been able to find it … [Read more...]