Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

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Summer is on its way. Despite what the calendar says, I actually consider it to be summer from the moment the trees have fully bloomed and I can wear shorts and sandals. Either way, one thing is true: rhubarb is a spring vegetable. Yes, rhubarb is technically a vegetable, even though I, along with the rest of the world, tend to think of it as a fruit because it's usually baked into pies and crisps along with sugar and other fruits. My point is rhubarb is at its peak during spring; therefore you … [Read more...]

Pineapple and Ham Quinoa Stir Fry

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Happy Friday, friends. As you read this post I am in Colorado, in the mountains whitewater rafting! I have been going on this trip from the age of 16 up to the year I graduated college. After college it has been a little more sporatic, because LIFE! But, this is one of my favorite trips and I am grateful that I get to go on it with some of my favorite people. Once I return home I would love to share pictures and stories of our rafting trip with you - I know, I know this is a food blog, not a … [Read more...]

One Pan Apricot Chicken

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In two short days Paul and I will be celebrating our three year wedding anniversary (in an airport BTW on our way to Colorado for a whitewater rafting trip with family and friends - more on that later)! Seriously, how did we get to three years of marriage already?! With three years of dating (including our engagement), we've now been together for six years. Some people may be reading this and rolling their eyes because a six year relationship is nothing to them. But for me six years is a big … [Read more...]

Ranch Hummus

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Hummus is my go-to way to eat raw veggies. It's rare that a week goes by that I haven't whipped up a batch of hummus at home. But ever since making my Skinny Ranch Dip a few weeks ago I have been craving more ranch flavors - plus sometimes it's good to switch it up - so I thought, why not combine the two flavors? Ranch dip + hummus = the ultimate veggie dip! Remember how, when we made our Skinny Ranch Dip, we also made our own ranch seasoning mixture? Because it's so, so easy to do and saves … [Read more...]

Coconut Banana Chia Seed Pudding (V + GF)

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Happy Friday, friends. It's springtime! Let's celebrate with some refreshing Coconut Banana Chia Seed Pudding, shall we? I have fallen in love with chia seed pudding. It's quick and easy to whip up, it's super healthy for you, and chia seeds are pretty much flavorless so they can take on any flavors you prefer. Those chia seeds are pretty amazing! They are packed with healthy fats and fiber. Allow those tiny guys to sit in a liquid for several hours and the fiber in the chia seeds … [Read more...]

Easy Lemon Roasted Asparagus

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This recipe, Easy Lemon Roasted Asparagus, is so dang easy that I almost didn't post this recipe. I thought: what's the point in posting a recipe that takes 10 to 15 minutes and all of 5 ingredients, including oil, salt and pepper - really, is that even exciting at all? Then I thought: Heck yes, it's exciting! Because this simple, no fuss, minimal ingredient way of making asparagus is by far my favorite way to enjoy asparagus. Besides, isn't that the point of having a food blog, to share … [Read more...]

Green Chicken Enchilada Pizza (GF)

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Remember when we made that Easy Cauliflower Pizza Crust, exactly one week ago? And remember when we made that Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce to go on our Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas just before Cinco de Mayo? Guess what, my friends, we are making some magic happen today by combining two foods: enchilada + pizza! That's right, we are basically turning the ingredients of our Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas inside out and slapping it on our deliciously Easy Cauliflower Pizza Crust to create a … [Read more...]

Skinny Ranch Dip

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With Memorial Day coming up at the end of the month - you know, that three day weekend when everyone thinks they are going to have a party in their backyard or a picnic, but then it always rains (okay, at least here in the Midwest it does) - I thought it was the perfect time to share my take on Skinny Ranch Dip. Because, let's be honest, is it ever any kind of spring/summer party without a veggie platter served with creamy, dreamy ranch dip? About a year ago I shared my Cashew Ranch Dip which … [Read more...]

Easy Cauliflower Pizza Crust (GF)

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From the title of this post some of you may be rolling your eyes and thinking, "not another cauliflower pizza. I want REAL pizza".  Wait, just hear me out, okay?! I get it, nothing beats a good slice of pizza with a chewy, fluffy, doughy crust topped with sauce that makes the dough all ooy-delicious. I am not here to tell you that cauliflower pizza crust will ever replace your traditional pizza crust that is a slice of heaven. BUT I am here to tell you that cauliflower pizza crust can be … [Read more...]

Raspberry Buckwheat Breakfast Porridge (GF + V)

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Happy Monday, friends! Let's kick this Monday off with some Raspberry Buckwheat Breakfast Porridge, shall we? Pause for a second: If you are a little thrown off by the name of this post, it is because we usually think of porridge being made with oats (at least in the U.S.), right?  However, Wikipedia clarifies for us, "porridge is a dish made by boiling ground, crushed, or chopped starchy plants - typically grain - in water and/or milk, often with flavorings. It is usually served hot in a … [Read more...]