Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili (Healthy)

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Are ready for another chili recipe? It's a healthy white chicken chili, all made in the instant pot. It's thick and creamy, bursting with veggies, and chicken. It's satisfying, yet light. It's perfection in a bowl. White chicken chili is quite different than the beef chili I  made last week, yet, it is very delicious in it's own right.  This recipe was originally published in 2018. It was an update from a slow cooker white chicken chili I made in 2016. Since 2018 I have made … [Read more...]

The Best Beef Chili (with Beans)

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This beef chili recipe is very special to me. It's based off of my Grandma's chili. Since I have such a great food memory (yes, it's a thing), I never forgot what a steaming bowl of grandma's chili tasted like. It was such a huge part of my childhood. Although, my grandma didn't write the recipe down, my mom told me the gist of how she made it. Making this beef chili has become a tradition of mine. Every year, once the days start to become shorter, and the temperature starts to dive, I … [Read more...]

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (6 Ingredients)

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Is there anything better than a mug of creamy, chocolate-y, hot cocoa to wrap your hands around during the winter?! Yes there is! It's homemade hot cocoa mix!!!  That's right! This is a recipe for making your very own hot cocoa mix. Once the bulk hot cocoa mix is made, you can effortlessly turn it into a bunch of cups of  delicious, warming, hot cocoa!!! Are you READY for this?!?! You're gonna love this homemade hot cocoa mix!!! It's super easy to make, only requiring … [Read more...]

Chewy Gluten Free Molasses Cookies (+ Vegan)

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If there is one flavor that makes me think of Christmas - besides peppermint - it is molasses/gingerbread. Anyone else agree? This is why we MUST make some molasses cookies to help us celebrate the season!  You're going to love these gluten free molasses cookies, they are soft and chewy, with a crunchy sugar coating. They are bursting with molasses, warming spices, including plenty of ginger. They are easy to make, only one bowl is required. They are extra special when enjoyed … [Read more...]

Coconut Macaroons (Sweetened with Honey)

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It's officially cookie season!!!  Well, isn't it always cookie season?!?! Let's make some coconut macaroons!!! If you love all things coconut - especially coconut with a little bit of dark chocolate - then, these cookies are for you. These coconut macaroons are soft, a little crunchy, chewy, loaded with delicious, sweet, shredded coconut, and just a little dark chocolate for contrast. They are super easy to make. They are sweetened with honey, they are gluten free, and dairy … [Read more...]

Easy Pumpkin Pie (9 Ingredients)

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Who would like a slice of pumpkin pie?!?! If you're here, I am assuming that the answer is a big fat Y-E-S!!! Creamy, luscious pumpkin filling that's perfectly spiced, with a crispy, flaky, buttery crust - all topped with whipped cream - is there a more perfect dessert for Thanksgiving? Or, just for fall-time in general? I think not. Last week, I shared a recipe for gluten free pie crust, so I am sure you had an idea that I would follow it up this week with some sort of pie, right? … [Read more...]

Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust (All-Butter)

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Hi, my name is Emily. I am a pie critic...who doesn't know how to make pies. Until now, that is!!! My grandma was an amazing pie baker. Every holiday, special event, or just because, she made a pie. Apple was my favorite, but I couldn't pass up a good pumpkin pie. Or her lemon meringue pie, or her rhubarb pie in the spring. They were all flawless, every time. Even when she would exclaim that this crust wasn't her best. Grandma, it was always your best. To us, at … [Read more...]

Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches (with Pesto)

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Is there a better breakfast than a warm, egg sandwich, with melted cheese?  On a busy weekday?! Especially, because all you have to do was warm it up in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute, and it's piping hot, and ready to get your day started. Because, these aren't just any breakfast sandwiches. These are make ahead breakfast sandwiches.  That's right. These breakfast sandwiches are meant to be made ahead, on the weekends - and stored in your fridge so that a warm … [Read more...]

Healthy Rice Krispie Treats (No Marshmallows)

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Healthy rice krispie treats? Is such a thing even possible?! Yes it is!!! I have had this idea ever since I made my healthier scotcharoos. Which are pretty much a rice krispie treat, only with peanut butter, instead of marshmallows, and topped with a layer of melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. SO GOOD!!!! Anyways, I knew from that recipe that you don't actually need marshmallows to hold rice cereal together. All you need is a little nut butter, and honey. These healthier rice … [Read more...]

Healing Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

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Allow me to offer you a bowl of healing, roasted tomato and red pepper soup. It warms the soul on the gloomiest fall evenings. This recipe was originally published in 2016. It has been a very popular recipe during the fall and winter months. It was finally time for a glow up. If you are a fan of this recipe, don't worry, I kept the recipe true to the original with the exception of a few additional ingredients that are listed as optional. Such as, heavy cream, smoked paprika, and an … [Read more...]