Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Italian Polenta Bowl (30 Minutes)

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  You can turn just about anything into a healthy bowl these days. Literally pick any grain and throw some yummy stuff on top, and you've got an easy, yet fun meal. I have made several different bowls using quinoa or rice as the base: Greek quinoa bowls, Brussels sprouts eggplant Buddha bowls, and sofritas burrito bowls. Today, I am sharing my Italian polenta bowl recipe. Polenta is an underrated ingredient. It's quick and easy to make, it's cheap, it's healthy, it's filling, and it's … [Read more...]

The Best Stovetop Popcorn (With Nutritional Yeast)

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Who doesn't love popcorn? Have you ever met anyone who doesn't? Pretty sure that person doesn't exist. With that in mind, how can we not all want to learn how to make the best popcorn ever?! Why not take your favorite, crunchy snack, as simple as it is, and learn how to make it the best it can be. If you've never made stovetop popcorn before, it's way easier than you might think. Yes, you have to keep an eye on it - unlike when you make it in the microwave - and yes, you have a few dishes … [Read more...]

Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry (30 Minutes)

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  Who else loves Chinese food as much as I do?!?! Well, American Chinese food, that is. I have never been to China, but, from what I understand, what we consider to be Chinese food isn't really authentic Chinese food. Not even close. Some day I hope to find out for myself. Although, my parents did find this out for themselves and didn't really enjoy the Chinese food while they were in China, but that was before I was even born, so I am sure some things have changed since they … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola (Dessert Granola)

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Hi Friends, I hope you are doing well. There is so much going on in the world lately. I know that food doesn't solve anything besides hunger; but it can nourish us, bring us joy, give us a little comfort. Food can bring us together, even when we have to be apart, food can heal. I just want to say that while things in the world are happening, we always have a basic need to eat. That's why food unites us, even if we still need to social distance. I know it's not solving problems, but creating … [Read more...]

Rosemary Socca (Chickpea Flour Flatbread)

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Hi Friends, how are you doing? Back when the Covid-19 pandemic started everyone was going through a bread baking frenzy. Part of this was because there is a lot of comfort to be found in baking, this is very true. The other part is that stores were being bought out of sandwich bread, so people were getting resourceful. And I am assuming the other reason was to try something new, as a way to make the most of extra time spent at home. All of those reasons are great reasons to try your hand at … [Read more...]

Grilled Peanut Butter Sweet Pickle Sandwich

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I know, I know, this sounds like the weirdest sandwich you've probably ever heard of in your entire life! I admit that it probably is. Just trust me, it is way better than you may think it is. In fact, it is by far my favorite, comfort food sandwich, next to a grilled cheese. And yes, that is saying a lot because I grew up in Wisconsin. We take our grilled cheese sandwiches very seriously there. Peanut butter sweet pickle sandwich is actually quite delicious. It's got that hint of natural … [Read more...]

Healthy Egg White Muffin Cups (Meal Prep Breakfast)

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Hi friends, how are you doing? I hope you're well. Not sure if you know this about me, but I am a huge fan of eggs for breakfast. I have eggs in some form or another almost every single morning. Whether it's hard boiled eggs made the night before, a quick fried egg with toast for dipping into that runny yolk, a quick scramble, or an omelet on a Saturday morning (my husband's specialty that I refuse to learn, so that I can be pampered on the occasional weekend morning lol), there is rarely a … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Puffed Rice Treats

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  Okay friends, today I have a fun treat for you. Peanut butter and chocolate puffed rice treats!!! If you are like "umm, Emily, that is NOT puffed rice you have pictured there. That is rice crispy cereal." Yes, you are correct. But if you came to this recipe to specifically used puffed rice cereal, then never fear, you can use either type of cereal - puffed rice cereal, or rice crispy cereal!!! And if you have already made this recipe as the old version, the only actual change … [Read more...]

Easy Salmon Patties with Herby Slaw

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Okay friends, here we are, still living in this crazy Covid-19 pandemic that feels like something you only read about in a novel. How are you doing? For me, there are heavy days, and there are light and joyful days. On those heavy days I simply remind myself that tomorrow is a new day and most likely will present itself with a brighter outlook - it always does. All we can ever do in any circumstance, is to live fully in the present moment. Just remember, you're not alone in this … [Read more...]

Easy Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

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Who's ready for a smoky, chipotle black bean burger? Raise your hand if you're a little bit skeptical of this whole veggie burger thing...how can we even call it a burger if it's not made out of ground beef?!?! I am here to tell you that there can be a place for a black bean burger in your life, even if you're a regular burger loving person...you can also be a black bean burger loving person. If you're staring at that can of black beans and wondering what else they do besides make an … [Read more...]