Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

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...]

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...]

Lentil Quesadillas (Great for Meal Prep)

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  Hi friends, how are you doing? I hope you are doing well, staying safe, and finding those little pockets of joy within your day that helps to make this whole Covid-19 situation a little better. For me, a big pocket of joy has been cooking and sharing food with you here. That has always made me happy, but it feels even more important, and special, during these strange times when we shouldn't be running to the grocery store to get just a few items to add to our recipe. THAT, the not … [Read more...]

Flourless Skillet Brownie (Black Bean Brownie)

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We all could use a little comfort food, couldn't we? A little way to feed your heart and soul. Food that feels like a hug. That's exactly what this flourless skillet brownie will be for you. It's served warm, right out of oven with a scoop of ice cream on top. It's chocolate-y, fudgy, and topped with creamy, cool vanilla ice cream. And if you don't happen to have ice cream on  hand when you make this skillet brownie, totally okay. You can just eat it warm, as is. Trust me, it's still very … [Read more...]

No Bake Carrot Cake Balls

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Hi friends. If you are reading this closer to the date it was published in March of 2020, I wanted to start off by saying that I know the world is a little wobbly right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. My heart goes out to all of you during this challenging time. I don't plan to talk about the the virus here on the blog too much, I want it to be a place where you can come back to rely on recipes since we all will be doing more cooking at home, and a place where you can hopefully be entertained … [Read more...]