Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Cherry Crisp (with Frozen Cherries)

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Hello, last day of August.  Let us say goodbye to August with one final summer treat, shall we? A cherry crisp!!!!  This spring we planted a cherry tree!!! Paul likes to refer to it as "the magic cherry tree". It is grafted with 4 different types of sweet cherries, on one tree!!! So excited!!! We didn't receive any cherries this year, but we hope to have an abundance of sweet cherries next summer. Obviously, I have had cherries on the brain. This cherry crisp has juicy, … [Read more...]

Easiest Pitcher Margaritas (Made in a Blender)

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Well hello there, it's my friend, the margarita!!! Was there ever a more perfect cocktail for the summer?! Tart, sweet, strong,  salted rim, and  served over ice for a refreshing way to celebrate the day. I don't think so. I first shared this recipe for easiest pitcher margaritas back in 2019.  Since then I have made this pitcher margarita recipe countless times. I served it to numerous people, and thus, I continued to tweak it ever so slightly until it was absolutely … [Read more...]

Basil Pesto Recipe (with Almonds)

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If I could only have one sauce on hand for the rest of my life, it would 100% be basil pesto!!! During the summer we grow a lot of basil, and I often end up using it to make pesto. It's a great way to use up excess basil, and it's such a versatile sauce to keep on hand. It can instantly turn boring recipes into something exciting. I love the fresh, herb-y, tangy, flavor of homemade pesto that's got a nice rich, nutty texture to it. The best part, with the help of a food processor, it is … [Read more...]

The Best Key Lime Pie (Gluten Free)

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Hi, who else would like a nice cold slice of key lime pie?!?! It's my birthday in two days! So, you better celebrate with me by making this key lime pie. Trust me, it's 100% birthday worthy! This key lime pie is so good. It's creamy, citrus-y, tart, and perfectly sweet, with a crumbly graham cracker crust - topped with homemade whipped cream - it's refreshing, and a beloved summertime dessert that can't be beat. My love for key lime pie started at a young age. We would travel to Sanibel … [Read more...]

Greek Chickpea Salad with Shrimp

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It's officially summer, and nothing says summer, more than a big fat salad that's served chilled. It's Greek chickpea salad time, my friends!!! Much like my Italian pasta salad with salami, this Greek chickpea salad is packed with veggies, can be made in advance, and is super easy to make. You've got the tender, meaty chickpeas along with the crunchy cucumbers, some artichoke hearts, crunchy red onion, black olives, and kalamata olives, juicy grape tomatoes, plenty of feta cheese for tang, … [Read more...]

Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Salami

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If pasta salad doesn't scream summertime, than I don't know what does. Pasta salad is a summertime staple here in the Midwest. You can expect to see it served at picnics, backyard parties, pool parties, etc. Today, I am sharing my take on an Italian inspired pasta salad. It's got loads of Italian veggies and flavors, all dressed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette. It's ideal for any summertime party situation...or for an easy meal at home. Italian pasta salad is loaded with crunchy veggies, … [Read more...]

Everything Bagel Seasoning

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Hi, my name is Emily, and I can't get enough of this everything bagel seasoning!!! If you've ever gone to a bagel shop and ordered an everything bagel, than you know just how delicious that seasoning is...aside from the bagel being good, of course.  The everything bagel seasoning is bursting with loads of flavor. It's sesame-y, onion-y, garlicky, salty, crunchy...and so good. Today, we aren't talking about bagels...just the famous, everything but the bagel seasoning blend. Yes, it … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (30 Minutes)

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With tomorrow being Cinco de Mayo, what better way to celebrate than with some FAJITAS?!?! Shrimp fajitas, to be exact. All made one one, single sheet pan, in the oven! If you saw last week's post for homemade fajita seasoning, you already knew that some sort of fajitas recipe was coming this week. We LOVE fajitas so much in this house, that it only made sense to make my favorite fajita seasoning in bulk form so that we are one step closer to Mexican fajita vibes...even on … [Read more...]

Homemade Fajita Seasoning (Bulk Recipe)

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Who is ready for some FAJITAS?!?!?! Well...fajita seasoning, really. In bulk form. The fajita seasoning is really important. It's what gives the fajitas all of that good Mexican flavor. Without it, you would just have some bland meat and bell peppers.  Fajitas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes. The sizzling bell peppers, onions, and meat of choice, all wrapped up in a tortilla with your favorite toppings. Seriously, you can't go wrong! I am obsessed with my sheet pan chicken … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Eggs (Healthy)

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I have been dying to share these peanut butter eggs with you. In fact, I have had them on my list of recipes to make, for years!!! Let's finally make some homemade peanut butter eggs, shall we?!?! Who else thinks that Reese's candy is the BEST candy of all times? I love that peanut butter center, with the chocolate on the outside. So good! The only thing is, as I have gotten older Reese's candy has become way too sweet for me. One piece of candy, and I am done for a year. So, let's make … [Read more...]