Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Fall Cobb Salad with Butternut Squash

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It's official I've shifted my recipes from end-of-summer to beginning-of-fall. Bring on the pumpkin spiced recipes! Bring on the apples! Bring on all the orange and red hues! We're ready for you!!! Do you have your fave cozy sweater on? I busted out mine today because it's 60 degrees and breezy. I'm confused, yesterday it was 90 degrees and sunny!! WHAT?! Weather is strange this time of year in the Midwest, it can be back and forth for a while. You gotta keep both your tank tops and your … [Read more...]

Pear Green Juice (without a Juicer)

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We are officially living that green juice liiiiiife!!!! Ever since I learned that the key to making a green juice that actually tastes good was to add sweet fruit such as pineapple the ideas for other tasty green juice recipes have been rolling in. Pear green juice for the beginning of fall!!! With the sweetness from the pears and the hint of spice from the ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg this green juice gives you all the fall vibes in a refreshing way. A win in my book because we are currently … [Read more...]

Mushroom Cauliflower Risotto with Crispy Tofu

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AND FRIED SAGE LEAVES!!! Yes, those dark leaves sprinkled on top are sage leaves that have been fried in butter until they're crispy and melt-in-your-mouth good! Sorry to yell at you first thing in the post but I didn't want you to miss the fact that this recipe includes crispy sage leaves. Have you tried them?! Oh man, they're sooo amazing! It's my favorite thing to work into a fall inspired recipe.  Oh, and that butter that has been infused with the sage is poured right into … [Read more...]

Pineapple Green Juice (Without a Juicer)

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This is a very exciting moment for me!!!! I finally found a green juice that I actually like! One that doesn't taste like I am drinking  a salad. It doesn't just sit there in my fridge barely touched until I finally dump it down the sink. This green juice I have been absolutely addicted to!! And it's all because of that pineapple! About a year ago I shared a recipe for fresh carrot juice, which is really tasty. Since that carrot juice I have wanted to start drinking green juices. I … [Read more...]

Easiest Blender Lemonade

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Hey, hi, HELLO! How are you? I'm baaaaack!!!!! Did you miss me?! My vacations were fun - I spent a lot of time with family and friends. I intended to be back to work sooner but Paul and I had colds - ugh summer colds are THE WORST. All I wanna do is be outside doing fun stuff. Colds were followed by pretty much living out of a suitcase for 3 weeks. Oh well, such is life. It feels good to back to work!!! Sometimes it takes a break from the daily tasks to help realize how much you really … [Read more...]

Curried Lentil Bowls (For Breakfast)

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Hey Monday! We are so ready for you with these yummy and nutritious curried lentil bowls for breakfast!!! Sauteed onion, sausage, scrambled eggs are combined with tender lentils in a tomato-y curry sauce. Some steamed dark leafy greens are in there so you cans start your day off with some extra nutrition. All of this is topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt, goat cheese, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and some fresh herbs. Doesn't that just sound like the best breakfast for your … [Read more...]

30 Minute Healthy Matcha Granola

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Can I just start out by saying how much I LOVE spring weather?! It's my absolute favorite. I mean not so much the muddiness at the beginning, but right now when everything starts to transform from brown to bright green and little pops of color from the flowers!!! Everything goes POOF - it's truly magical and makes my soul happy! Honestly, this is the time of year when all the frigid weather and snow seem worth it - I'm reminded why I live in a part of the world that has 4 seasons...that … [Read more...]

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad (Gluten Free)

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I used to think that the only thing curly parsley was good for was a garnish at a restaurant, and a bad one at that. This quinoa tabbouleh salad has 100% changed my thoughts about curly parsley! This salad transforms curly parsley from a gross piece of greenery on my plate into a crunchy, tangy, refreshing salad that's super satisfying. Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad that traditionally uses bugur wheat as the grain. I decided to make my version of Tabbouleh salad using quinoa because … [Read more...]

Super Easy Thai Crunch Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Hello big beautiful rainbow salad!!!! Guys, this Thai crunch salad with tahini dressing is my favorite salad of all times...okay, maybe not, but it is for now. 4 reasons why I am obsessed with this Thai crunch salad: It's huge and it's packed with veggies. It's a-make-in-advance-kind-of-salad. The veggies are hearty enough that you don't need to worry about any soggy/wilty lettuce situation - THE WORST!!! You can make this Thai crunch salad several days in advance enjoy it for … [Read more...]

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Pasta + A Virtual Baby Shower

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Hi, friends! Guess what today is?!?! It's my blogging friend Katherine's virtual baby shower!!! She runs the blog Love in My Oven, where she shares nutritious and occasionally decadent recipes that she creates for her family. How cool is it that we get to throw her a virtual baby shower?! Thanks Internet, you are pretty awesome! A big thank you to Kelly from Sweet and Treats for organizing the entire baby shower. So many bloggers came together to create recipes in Katherine's honor - you'll … [Read more...]