Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Irish Potato Farls (Gluten Free Option)

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With St. Patrick's Day only 10 days away, we need an Irish recipe, STAT! What better way to celebrate than with a potato recipe? Irish potato farls, to be exact!!! Potato farls are basically mashed potatoes that are mixed with flour to create a dough, then that dough is cut into triangles and fried in a pan. The result, is a delicious potato-y number that is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. It's perfect for serving alongside eggs, sausages, or bacon for breakfast. Trust me, … [Read more...]

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ganache (and brown butter)

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Flourless chocolate cake with ganache has quickly turned into my favorite cake!!! Be warned: it is meant for chocolate lovers - it is bursting with dark chocolate, is rich, and fudgy, and it's topped with a chocolate ganache to really take it to the next level!! My version of flourless chocolate cake contains browned butter for an extra nutty complex flavor, and whiskey for another unique depth of flavor that really helps to make the cake extra special. However, these ingredients are both … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Brown Butter)

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Is there anything better than a chocolate chip cookie? Soft, chewy, buttery dough that is studded with chocolate chips? I think not! Except, for when we can turn that favorite cookie into a gluten free chocolate chip cookie!!! I promise, you won't be able to tell that it's gluten free at all! Trust me, these gluten free chocolate chip cookies are insanely good. The brown butter in there adds hints of nutty, toasty, caramel-y flavors. It really makes this cookie shine!! I don't know how I have … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (Cut Outs)

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Is there any other cookie more festive than a sugar cookie cut out that's decorated for Christmas?!?! These gluten free sugar cookies are just the thing you need to fulfill your Christmas baking, and decorating needs!!! The best part: you can't tell that the sugar cookies are gluten free at all. The cookie is firm, but soft and perfectly sweetened. The sugar cookies have a hint of warming cinnamon, and nutmeg - which are optional - to elevate the flavor of the cookie just slightly. I also … [Read more...]

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...]

Honey Glazed Ham (Easy)

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Imagine: it's the holidays, and the smell of a sweet, salty, slightly smoky, honey glazed ham is wafting in your kitchen. Your mouth is watering, you are ready to sit down with your family, your friends, or whoever you're celebrating the holiday with and enjoy some honey glazed ham along with all your favorite holiday sides. It's the ultimate moment. The memories we cherish. I have this honey glazed ham especially in mind for Thanksgiving, but it would be perfect for Christmas, or Easter … [Read more...]

Egg Cups (3 Ways)

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!!! I know, I know, it's a phrase that is used way too often. But, I honestly believe it to be true. This is why I am sharing these super easy, meal prep, egg cups, so that you don't need to ever miss out on the most important meal of the day!!! We have been making these egg cups for years. Whenever we have an extra busy week, we will either make these egg cups, or some instant pot hard boiled eggs ahead of time. That way, on that very busy … [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...]

Italian Marinated Chicken (4 Cooking Methods)

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Italian marinated chicken is juicy, flavorful chicken that can be cooked 4 different ways, and is versatile. Serve it with a side of veggies, grains, or a salad for a simple meal. Or, cook it on the weekend, and turn it into chicken that you can have all week long. This recipe all started when I set out make 4 different chicken marinades. The other two were mediocre, at best, and this one was amazing. So, instead of 3 marinades, I am providing you with one  outstanding chicken marinade … [Read more...]