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Healthy Greek Yogurt Dill Dip

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Hi friends. Welcome to 2021!!! What a better way to kick off the new year than with a bright, beautiful platter of veggies?! This healthy Greek yogurt dill dip recipe has been one of my most popular recipes since I originally shared it in 2017. It has also been a recipe that I make all of the time. Since I have been making it almost weekly for a few years now, I have tweaked it … [Read more...]

Raspberry Bellini (Only 3 Ingredients)

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Happy almost last day of 2020!!!  🎉 Whew-y that was one crazy year. Frist, Covid happened. Then, we lived through a Midwestern land hurricane in August, record breaking winds of 140 mph. As I write this post, (December 18th), we still have a "skylight" in our attic. It's going to be fixed shortly though. YAY!!! If there has ever been a year to clink glasses together in a toast, to the hopes and promises of what a new year will bring, it is now. 🥂 Bring on the raspberry bellni!!!! … [Read more...]

Homemade Hot Chocolate (5 Ingredients)

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Hi friends. Coming in HOT with the hot chocolate!!! 🤣 Man, 2020 has this been a doozy of a year. Hasn't it? I think this means that we all need a warm hug. And, that hug can come in the form of a mug of homemade hot chocolate. Besides, what better drink is there to be enjoyed during December? Silky smooth, chocolate-y, and rich and creamy, warm and comforting, this is just what the world needs right now.  Top it with my homemade frozen whipped cream, or marshmallows, or keep … [Read more...]

How to Make Whipped Cream (+ How to Freeze)

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Happy December, friends!! It's officially baking season. And with baked goods comes the need for some homemade whipped cream.  Fluffy clouds of sweet vanilla-scented, creamy heaven, dolloped on top of any pie you love. Or, scooped on top of hot chocolate (recipe coming next week), or even on top of your coffee. Dip strawberries, or, pretty much any kind of fresh fruit, into whipped cream, and you've instantly got a delicious fruity treat. The possibilities are endless on how you … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Cabbage

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This post was originally published on Robust Recipes in 2017. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy. I have shared a lot of recipes here on the blog, over 500. I give each recipe the care, and time it deserves to make it the best it can be, and then I release them out into the internet world; where they will hopefully be made, and shared by you lovelies.  Then, I look at that recipe again when it's relevant to share on a social media channel depending on the … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Cake with Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting

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Pumpkin cake, AKA pumpkin bars, are often shared at fall-time gatherings. I am always excited to see pumpkin cake topped with white cream cheese frosting and a little pumpkin candy at football parties, Halloween Parties, or other fall gatherings. I love anything pumpkin spiced. I would happily take a slice of cake and dig in. It was always good. Had that tender cake, laced with pumpkin and warming spices - topped with that rich cream cheese frosting, a real treat. However, I have always … [Read more...]

Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting

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Hi friends. It's officially, officially baking season. For some people, baking season starts on September 1st. For me, it starts once it's cold enough out to wear cozy sweaters.  Having the beautiful smell of something baking away in my kitchen makes everything even better. And what is some baking without having a good, reliable frosting recipe for you to spread onto a variety of baked goods? This yogurt cream cheese frosting is my new favorite recipe for a slightly lighter take … [Read more...]

Healthier Zucchini Bread (Whole Wheat)

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Is there a better way to celebrate the transition of summer to fall then baking zucchini bread? Well okay, maybe baking some healthy pumpkin muffins would also be great way to get us into the spirit of fall. But, today, let's make some zucchini bread!!! Zucchini bread that's' tender, and moist, perfectly spiced,  and studded with just the right amount of chocolate chips. And most importantly, packed with shredded zucchini. Do you taste the zucchini? No! That's the best … [Read more...]

Super Easy Instant Pot Chicken Broth

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Hi there friends, I have been MIA this past week because I was little sick. Ironically, returning with a recipe for homemade chicken broth is the perfect scenario. If you saw last week's recipe for instant pot whole chicken, you knew this instant pot chicken broth was to follow this week. I started making Instant pot whole chicken over the summer as a way to replace the store bought rotisserie chicken we were buying pre-covid 19 pandemic - with the continuation of us staying out of … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Whole Chicken (Great for Meal Prep)

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What if I told you that I make a whole chicken, along with homemade chicken, broth almost every week? Would you think that I am some sort of kitchen, and meal prep wizard? Would you think that I spend hours upon hours of time prepping food for the week? Yes, I might be a little bit of a kitchen wizard, otherwise why would I even be here sharing recipes with you once a week? 😜 But, I am also a person with a full schedule, who doesn't ALWAYS want to cook every single day. Shocker, I … [Read more...]