Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Green Beans Almondine (with Bacon)

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POV: You are a huge fan of green bean casserole as part of your Thanksgiving menu, but you want something a touch lighter, easier to make, and you still want green beans. Enter green beans almondine, with bacon. Because adding bacon to things just gives me holiday vibes!! Green beans almondine is a classic green bean dish that is essentially cooked green beans that are served with toasted almonds. There are variations on this classic dish, of course, but the main components are always green … [Read more...]

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice (Recipe)

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Can we even have pumpkin season without a homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe?! I think not! It is the base of what makes pumpkin recipes - well, taste like pumpkin. Of course, there is the actual pumpkin ingredient that helps the food taste like pumpkin, but if we're being honest, there are many sweet treats that we enjoy, that do not contain any actual pumpkin, and only contain the pumpkin pie spice - we're looking at you PSL!!! And, guess what? It somehow tastes like pumpkin!! So, I … [Read more...]

How to Make Sauerkraut (In a Mason Jar)

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This post, on how to make sauerkraut, was previously published in 2019. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy! One of the things I have enjoyed the most on this recipe blog adventure, is learning how to make sauerkraut, along with other simple fermented foods - such as, my easy fermented salsa. Aside from the fact that fermented foods often taste even better than their non-fermented counterparts - fermented foods are incredibly healthy, and are super fun to make. … [Read more...]

Easy Roasted Potatoes (One Pan)

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Roasted potatoes = buttery little bites of starchy potatoes that are perfectly salted and scented with rosemary,  with a slight crispy on the outside. Tell me who doesn't want that on their plate?! I realized I don't have many side dishes on my blog. It's because my favorite way to cook is making meals-in-one. You know, a meal that has it's protein, veggie, a starch/grain all incorporated into one dish. Like my sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, or my sheet pan chicken fajitas. It's … [Read more...]

Easy Homemade Salsa (Restaurant Style)

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Can I be honest with you? I don't like jarred salsa anymore!!! My fermented salsa ruined salsa for me. It uses fresh tomatoes, and it gets that funky, umami, fermented flavor that I LOVE!!! I needed a salsa didn't rely on fresh tomatoes - when they're not in season - and, that didn't take 2 to 5 days to ferment. So, I started making my easy homemade salsa recipe again!!! THIS homemade salsa recipe is restaurant style. Yes!!! That delicious fresh tasting salsa you get in a Mexican … [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...]

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...]

Easy Fermented Salsa (Great for Gut Health)

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I have been excited to share this fermented salsa recipe with you for a year!!! I started making it last summer, after my content calendar was already planned...so, I saved it for this summer. Yes, it's September, and I should probably be sharing a soup recipe, or a pumpkin recipe...or something....but, I know you all still have tomatoes coming out of your garden like crazy, so I knew sharing a fermented salsa recipe was still needed. That's the beauty of fermented salsa, it uses fresh … [Read more...]

Easiest Pitcher Margaritas (Made in a Blender)

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Well hello there, it's my friend, the margarita!!! Was there ever a more perfect cocktail for the summer?! Tart, sweet, strong,  salted rim, and  served over ice for a refreshing way to celebrate the day. I don't think so. I first shared this recipe for easiest pitcher margaritas back in 2019.  Since then I have made this pitcher margarita recipe countless times. I served it to numerous people, and thus, I continued to tweak it ever so slightly until it was absolutely … [Read more...]