Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk

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Golden milk AKA turmeric milk AKA the miracle drink that cures all ailments! Kidding. But really, there is a reason that it's a big food trend right now! Turmeric is mostly known to be used in curry dishes in Asian cooking.  It is very high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, good for the liver, for digestion, for your skin and pretty much almost everything under the sun! So, I think you should go make yourself some of my 5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk right now! If you're skeptical … [Read more...]

Chickpea Snickerdoodle Blondies (V + GF)

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Valentine's Day is a week away from tomorrow! The stores are filled  with chocolates, candies, red roses, teddy bears, and everything heart shaped. You know what I think you should do instead of buying all of the heart shaped things?! Make these Chickpea Snickerdoodle Blondies!!! My ultimate Valentine's Day gift would be to come home and smell these babies fresh out of the oven. HELLO, Paul!!!! Are you listening?! This is what I want you to do for me for your Valentine's Day! I even spelled … [Read more...]

Savory Curried Oatmeal with Veggies and Fried Egg

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Do you get into a breakfast rut? On the week days you are such in a hurry that you just make the same old thing you make almost every weekday morning, whatever is easiest, quickest and requires the least amount of thinking - because morning! For me it ends up being two fried eggs and toast. After a while I feel so blah about my breakfast. Same old, same old...boring! Yet I get it, it's hard to make the time for anything but your go to breakfast in the morning. Friends, breakfast is the most … [Read more...]

Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Artichoke Dip

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Do you know what you need?! You need a good, hearty dip to serve at your Christmas or New Year's Eve parties. This Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Artichoke Dip is exactly the one!! It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with spinach, onion, artichoke hearts, and of course Brussels sprouts and it is glorious! Spinach artichoke dip is one of my favorite things to find at a party or to order as an appetizer at a restaurant when we are with a big group of friends. Within the past couple of years Brussels … [Read more...]

Fall White Wine Apple Sangria

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Hhhheeeeyyyyy there...... it's been a while. Like one week to be exact and last time I promised that I would be back to my normal posting schedule. Ugh I swear, I didn't mean to lead you on, but I came down with some kind of annoying cold last week. One where you almost don't think you are sick, maybe it's just in your head because you're not blowing your nose or you don't have a sore throat - but every time you try do do anything that requires effort you simply can't, like you don't have the … [Read more...]

Fresh Moscow Mules

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Happy Friday, Friends! I have just the thing for you on this Friday: Fresh Moscow Mules! Moscow Mules have made a comeback in the past year or two. They are my go to drink when I am out at a bar or restaurant. Partially because I love anything that has ginger in it and partially because I can count on Moscow Mules. They're never sickeningly sweet and they're always at least decently good and they're not as heavy as cider or wine.   Moscow Mules are generally made using vodka, … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce

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I hope you're not sick of Mexican recipes yet! Wait, who am I kidding? Is it even possible to get sick of Mexican food? Either way, it's Cinco de Mayo (well almost). We must prepare the ultimate Mexican feast/drink fest. It's the American way to celebrate! You guys, this Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce is the sauce of all sauces. I call it Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce because it is meant for some amazing enchiladas, but it is also delicious on eggs, tacos, plain chicken, and basically any … [Read more...]

Pea Soup (V + GF)

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Happy spring, friends! I know that I keep mentioning spring, but it truly excites me - like little girl giddy excited. Besides doesn't the post of this title, Pea Soup, just sound like spring? And that gorgeous bright green color! I can barely handle it. As you know, I cannot survive cold weather without some warm soup. Even though it is officially spring and the sun is shining, the grass is green, the birds are chirping, we can still have some chilly days. Seriously, Mother Nature, … [Read more...]