Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Puffed Rice Treats

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  Okay friends, today I have a fun treat for you. Peanut butter and chocolate puffed rice treats!!! If you are like "umm, Emily, that is NOT puffed rice you have pictured there. That is rice crispy cereal." Yes, you are correct. But if you came to this recipe to specifically used puffed rice cereal, then never fear, you can use either type of cereal - puffed rice cereal, or rice crispy cereal!!! And if you have already made this recipe as the old version, the only actual change … [Read more...]

Easy Salmon Patties with Herby Slaw

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Okay friends, here we are, still living in this crazy Covid-19 pandemic that feels like something you only read about in a novel. How are you doing? For me, there are heavy days, and there are light and joyful days. On those heavy days I simply remind myself that tomorrow is a new day and most likely will present itself with a brighter outlook - it always does. All we can ever do in any circumstance, is to live fully in the present moment. Just remember, you're not alone in this … [Read more...]

Easy Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

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Who's ready for a smoky, chipotle black bean burger? Raise your hand if you're a little bit skeptical of this whole veggie burger thing...how can we even call it a burger if it's not made out of ground beef?!?! I am here to tell you that there can be a place for a black bean burger in your life, even if you're a regular burger loving person...you can also be a black bean burger loving person. If you're staring at that can of black beans and wondering what else they do besides make an … [Read more...]

Anything You Have Chickpea Curry

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Hi friends, how are you doing? We are all staying home as often as we can during the Covid 19 pandemic, which means fewer trips to the grocery store. No quick run to grab just one or two items you are missing for a recipe (this one is a challenge for me, especially when photographing my recipes). But it's okay, we are making it happen. We are using our resources and making what we already have on hand work. And that's exactly what I am here to help you do with this anything you have … [Read more...]

Lentil Quesadillas (Great for Meal Prep)

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  Hi friends, how are you doing? I hope you are doing well, staying safe, and finding those little pockets of joy within your day that helps to make this whole Covid-19 situation a little better. For me, a big pocket of joy has been cooking and sharing food with you here. That has always made me happy, but it feels even more important, and special, during these strange times when we shouldn't be running to the grocery store to get just a few items to add to our recipe. THAT, the not … [Read more...]

Flourless Skillet Brownie (Black Bean Brownie)

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We all could use a little comfort food, couldn't we? A little way to feed your heart and soul. Food that feels like a hug. That's exactly what this flourless skillet brownie will be for you. It's served warm, right out of oven with a scoop of ice cream on top. It's chocolate-y, fudgy, and topped with creamy, cool vanilla ice cream. And if you don't happen to have ice cream on  hand when you make this skillet brownie, totally okay. You can just eat it warm, as is. Trust me, it's still very … [Read more...]

10 Ingredient Tuna Melt (My Go To Recipe)

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Hi there my friends. I hope everyone is staying safe and well. It's so hard to know how much, or how little to talk about our current situation of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. It's hard to escape thoughts of it, it's all over the internet and everyone is talking about it. But here we are, we all need to rely more on what we already have on hand and less on running to the store for 1 or 2 items. We need to stretch our fresh food and mix it with those canned goods. That's exactly what … [Read more...]

No Bake Carrot Cake Balls

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Hi friends. If you are reading this closer to the date it was published in March of 2020, I wanted to start off by saying that I know the world is a little wobbly right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. My heart goes out to all of you during this challenging time. I don't plan to talk about the the virus here on the blog too much, I want it to be a place where you can come back to rely on recipes since we all will be doing more cooking at home, and a place where you can hopefully be entertained … [Read more...]

Kimchi Fried Rice with Shrimp (30 Minutes)

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Say hello to this little number. A one pan, 30 minute meal that's packed with veggies, fiber, and protein. It's kimchi fried rice with shrimp Are you as excited as I am?!! I am going to go ahead and assume that you are in fact excited because who doesn't love fried rice?! That bonus ingredient, kimchi, is what makes this fried rice extra special. It adds a nice tangy, spicy crunch and loads of gut healthy probiotics. So in LOVE!!! If you're wondering what kimchi is, let me tell … [Read more...]

Healthy Shamrock Shake (AKA Indulgent Smoothie)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have updated the photos and the recipe for a better experience. Enjoy! St. Patrick's Day is only a few days away and I have one question for you: What's your favorite St. Patrick's Day food? Really, I'm asking the Americans who are reading this post, because I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage with potatoes every St. Patrick's Day. I loved every second of it and it's still a meal that I thoroughly enjoy. Honestly, it … [Read more...]