Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Cornmeal Pancakes with Bacon (Gluten Free)

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Hello gorgeous. Look at you, you fluffy cornmeal pancakes topped with crispy bacon with a sexy drizzle of maple syrup down the side. Drool. Welcome to my second ever pancake recipe, both of which are more on the savory side. First I shared my Irish boxty potato pancakes with brussels sprouts and bacon for St. Paddy's day and now I introduce to you my gluten free cornmeal pancakes with bacon. Yes, there is clearly maple syrup involved but for the most part these pancakes are savory with a hint … [Read more...]

Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Smoothie

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Hi, I made this cold, refreshing pineapple ginger turmeric smoothie for you to enjoy during the end of summer heat wave. Oh wait, it pretty much turned into fall overnight, here in Iowa at least. BUT for the rest of you lucky people who live somewhere warm and tropical this smoothie is for you. Okay us colder climate people can also enjoy this turmeric smoothie - I mean look at that beautiful golden color, perfect for fall. Just make sure you are all snuggled under a blanket while enjoying … [Read more...]

Pineapple Turkey Burgers with Homeade Teriyaki Sauce

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It's pineapple turkey burger time!!!! Confession: I am not a good burger maker. Seriously, I form burger patties way to small for the bun and they almost always fall apart on me when I go to flip them! Not to mention if I am making a turkey burger rather than a beef burger - which was my goal for this recipe. This, my friends is the reason why you haven't seen burger recipes on this blog yet. Well, okay that's a lie, I did make two burgers waaaaay back in the beginning - the pictures aren't … [Read more...]

Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream (+ DIY Natural Food Coloring)

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Hi friends, I write this post with a heart filled with heaviness and sadness, yet also filled with so much love. I so badly want to talk about this vegan mint chip ice cream that is amazingly delicious, creamy, and that doesn't taste like it's vegan one bit. And we will get to all of that in a moment but first I must speak what's in my heart. I am not usually one to publicly share my opinions on what's happening in the world, or to even share my grief. I prefer to look at the brighter side of … [Read more...]

Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

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You know those moments when you are starving and hangry and NEED a quick and super easy lunch or even dinner? You go to the fridge only to discover that you are out of anything that's already made or that needs minimal prep?! And then you quickly run to the pantry hoping to find some kind of soup or prepared pantry staple that you can quickly heat up - you come up empty handed again. Except there is a can of tuna hidden behind the can of chickpeas and bags of tortilla chips. Hmmm, but you're all … [Read more...]

Basil Mint Lemon Slushie

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Are you ready for the most refreshing drink you will have all summer long?! Maybe even in your LIFE - Yup it's that good!!! Basil mint lemon slushie is here for all of your refreshment needs! This is not your typical slushie with some kind of artificial flavored-overly-sweetened-syrup poured on top of crushed ice.(<- Gross! BTW I don't remember the last time I had a slushie ha!) This is way better than that. It has fresh basil, fresh mint, a little lemon zest, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and … [Read more...]

Roasted Chili Pepper Hummus

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It's august, how did we get here? This is the time, my friends to make sure that your summer is all that you wanted it to be! I realized that I haven't made a new hummus recipe since December when I made pumpkin sage hummus. Guys,  this needed to change ASAP because my love for hummus runs deep. I present to you roasted chili pepper hummus!!! Chili pepper hummus is loaded with roasted jalapeno and poblano pepper plus a little cilantro to round out all of those flavors. By roasting the jalapeno … [Read more...]

Boozy Fudgsicles (Vegan + Gluten Free)

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Guess what, Saturday was my BIRTHDAY!!!! And these boozy fudgsicles are my birthday treat. It seems right because I'm pretty sure I never had a fudgsicle until I was in college, so at 31 it's time to make up for my lack of fudgsicle devouring. Even better, I threw in a little bit of Rum for good measure! Because at 31 I still know how to PARTY! In all seriousness, how am I 31?! It felt like 5 minutes ago I was graduating college. When I don't put a label on my age TBH I don't feel any older … [Read more...]

Golden Coconut Butter (5 Ingredients)

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If you've ever had coconut butter before you know it's quite the experience. It's basically shredded coconut that's blended up until it's rich and creamy and oh so delicious. No one ever imagined that coconut butter could ever get any better, right? It just did! Golden coconut butter has arrived! Golden milk, AKA turmeric milk has been a popular trend for quite a while. The popular, warming, comforting drink of dairy free milk and turmeric has stole my heart. My favorite version is my Chai … [Read more...]

5 Ingredient Peach Lavender Chia Jam

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Did you know that you can make your own jam without a ton of sugar, without pectin, and without canning?!?! All you need are some chia seeds to help thicken things up! Chia seeds, what can't you do?! All you need is 5 ingredients (+water) and about 30 minutes to make the ultimate summertime jam to spread on your toasts and your bagels and anything you want! The combo of the fresh summertime peaches cooked down a little and the hint of lavender is one that will surprise you. The first time I … [Read more...]