Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

How to Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels sprouts are a funny vegetable. Only a few years ago everyone hated them. When I was growing up my mom would always say that there wasn't a food she didn't like. Except for Brussels sprouts. That's probably because she had them steamed or boiled until they were a pile of bitter mush. Gross. I don't blame her. Then someone in the foodie world tried roasting them. Trimming their ends off, slicing them in half and letting them get nice and charred and crispy. Suddenly Brussels sprouts … [Read more...]

2 Healthy Sauerkraut Recipes

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Hello friends! Now that you know how to make sauerkraut  - the classic flavor where all you need is cabbage and salt and caraway seeds, if you'd like, let's mix things up shall we? Sometimes all cooking (or in this case fermenting) is is knowing the basics of how to make something and then adding different flavors to mix things up a bit, create your own signature flavor of a recipe.  That's exactly what I've done with this sauerkraut! We've got 2 healthy sauerkraut recipes: … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies (Gluten Free)

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I am so distracted by that photo above. I so badly want to eat one of these cookies. The struggle is real friends, because I have two peanut butter blossom cookies waiting for me to devour at lunch. My last two cookies from this batch. I might cry once I'm done eating them. Yes, they're that good. If you ever doubted that peanut butter and chocolate belong together than these cookies will erase all of your doubts. Seriously, perfection in a cookie. Let's count the ways these … [Read more...]

Homemade Vegan Chocolate Turtles

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Here we are, in full swing of our Holiday treat making and I've got a good one for you! Homemade vegan chocolate turtles! Yes!!! We are making chocolate shop quality candy over here. It's way delicious, and surprisingly easy....and a little messy. But hey, isn't that what makes Holiday treat making so much fun?! You remember on Wednesday I shared a recipe for my easy vegan caramel?! Did you make it yet?! If you did than you get a golden star for being prepared. If you haven't made the caramel … [Read more...]

Easy Vegan Caramel (Made with Coconut Sugar)

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Hey friends...it's been a minute. I got the stomach flu last week...which is the WORST kind of sickness to have for anyone, but especially when you rely on your appetite for your job. I'll spare you the details lol. I'm glad to have my normal appetite back and get to some serious Christmas baking! How about you?! First up, this amazing easy vegan caramel! It's seriously so good! This vegan caramel is part one of a two part recipe...on Friday be prepared for some chocolate turtles. You … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Spice Protein Pancakes with Sauteed Apples

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All your dreams are about to come true with these pumpkin spice protein pancakes!!! Easy, fluffy, delicious, and healthy pumpkin spice protein pancakes on a weekend morning all while you're in your cozy slippers and pajamas?!!! I think YES!!! It's my goal in life to make pancakes that taste good but don't make me feel awful after eating - too much sugar in the morning doesn't sit well with me. These pancakes are fluffy, taste like pumpkin heaven and are packed with clean ingredients that are … [Read more...]

Healthy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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Don't for one second think that just because these dark chocolate peppermint truffles are healthy that they actually taste healthy. Nope. They taste of decedent, rich, dark chocolate-y goodness with a hint of cooling peppermint. Christmas dessert perfection. I love the peppermint and chocolate combo all year long but it's extra special during Christmas. Something about chocolate and peppermint instantly makes me think of Christmas trees and opening gifts, and snow. Anyone else? Let's … [Read more...]

Easy Chocolate Coffee Granola

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Can you believe that it's officially Thanksgiving week?!?! The last thing you probably expected me to share the Monday of Thanksgiving week is a granola recipe, right?! I mean what happened to the Thanksgiving sides?! They'er still there for you to whip up a Thanksgiving storm in your kitchen! I wanted to talk about hostess gifts for Thanksgiving. If you're like me, you go to family member's house's for Thanksgiving and sometimes it's nice to bring a hostess gift. Of course you bring … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Rosemary Drop Biscuits (Gluten Free)

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Ready for a buttery biscuit with rosemary and a hint of pumpkin? It's the perfect fall baking experience. Also, they would be a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table. Because that's what we're all about right now. Thanksgiving food and sides and all the Thanksgiving love! These pumpkin rosemary drop biscuits are super easy to make - which is a must for Thanksgiving food! Let me show you! We use our all time favorite kitchen appliance, the food processor to cut the cubes of butter … [Read more...]

Roasted Acorn Squash with Cinnamon Tahini Sauce

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The Thanksgiving side dish extravaganza continues!!! AKA the best fall foods!!! AKA can also be used for your Christmas feast. Did you know that you can slice and roast acorn squash with the skin on? The skin becomes nice and tender and adds a nice texture to the squash. Slicing and roasting acorn squash is now my new favorite way to make it as apposed to slicing it in half and roasting it for a billion years! You learn something new everyday! Anyways the sweet, buttery roasted acorn squash … [Read more...]