Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Hummus

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HUMMUSSSSS!!! My true love! I haven't shared a new hummus recipe in a while. How dare I?!?! It's time my friends, for this ultra smoky, slightly spicy chipotle black bean hummus! Yes, we are making hummus with something other than chickpeas...is it still called hummus? I say yes! Why not? Food rules are meant to be broken. I guess the other option is to call it black bean dip but it's got that thick, rich, starchy hummus texture...it's not as runny as what I think of a dip to be. So we are … [Read more...]

Pina Colada Matcha Overnight Oats

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Happy Monday friends!!! Okay, I know that it's Labor day today....or is it Memorial day?! I dunno, I always get them confused and have to google which one is which haha. Either way I hope that you are enjoying your day off, hopefully diving into that taco dip I shared with you on Friday. Really, this is perfect because now you can make these pina colada matcha overnight oats tonight after all your fun is done and you can start your Tuesday off on the right foot. And guess what, it only takes … [Read more...]

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...]

Healthier Pina Colada

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It's here it's here, IT'S HERE!!!! The pina colada of your summer dreams!!!! A few weeks ago on Instagram stories I asked you to vote on which frozen cocktail recipe you most wanted to see on the blog before summer ends. Frozen sangria, or pina colada and majority ruled for the pina colada! Thanks for the votes! P.S. don't worry I will keep that frozen sangria idea filed away for next summer....cause red wine sangria in frozen form,....I GOTS TO TRY IT!!! But guys, this healthier pina colada … [Read more...]

1 Pan Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Zucchini (30 Minutes)

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Happy back to school season!!! We currently don't have any students (or teachers) in our house but we live right across the street from a middle school. I am very aware when school is back in session because middle school kids are very LOUD!!! Since I work from home I hear them and see them every time they are outside. Also, they are messy. We have so much trash in our yard from kids walking home during the school year. PSA to middle school kids out there,  please use a trash can, … [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...]

Chicken Fajita Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

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guys. guys. YOU GUYS!!! There is a fajita on top of a salad! Chicken, sauteed onions and peppers, avocado, black beans - all the goods! That's what's happening right now!!! I can barely handle it! And it's topped with the most delicious cilantro vinaigrette! Be still my heart. I have always loved Mexican food, authentic or not, it's my jam. After traveling to San Antonio, Arizona, and most recently Cozumel for a day my taste buds for good Mexican food has really developed into … [Read more...]

Easiest Blender Lemonade

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Hey, hi, HELLO! How are you? I'm baaaaack!!!!! Did you miss me?! My vacations were fun - I spent a lot of time with family and friends. I intended to be back to work sooner but Paul and I had colds - ugh summer colds are THE WORST. All I wanna do is be outside doing fun stuff. Colds were followed by pretty much living out of a suitcase for 3 weeks. Oh well, such is life. It feels good to back to work!!! Sometimes it takes a break from the daily tasks to help realize how much you really … [Read more...]

14 Summer Recipes That Are Oven Free

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Hi friends. Today I am officially on vacation for a few weeks!!! I won't be publishing another post until the beginning of August! Heartbreaking, I  know! The reason for this time off is that I am going on a week long family beach vacation followed by a few short days at home before I leave for a trip with my girlfriends from college. I'm so excited for all of this relaxing and adventurous time! Wordpress has this lovely feature which allows me to schedule posts out to any date that I want - … [Read more...]

Berry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Berry spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette and maple candied pecans and honey goat cheese!!! Yes, I would say that is the ultimate summer salad! Fresh berries, guys, I went all out - blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries + a homemade raspberry vinaigrette! But, you can do any combo of berries you like. Cherries would be divine! I also think peaches would be really good with that raspberry vinaigrette! Honestly, you can't go wrong! Isn't summer the best? Give me all of the … [Read more...]