Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting

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Hi friends. It's officially, officially baking season. For some people, baking season starts on September 1st. For me, it starts once it's cold enough out to wear cozy sweaters.  Having the beautiful smell of something baking away in my kitchen makes everything even better. And what is some baking without having a good, reliable frosting recipe for you to spread onto a variety of baked goods? This yogurt cream cheese frosting is my new favorite recipe for a slightly lighter take … [Read more...]

Healthier Zucchini Bread (Whole Wheat)

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Is there a better way to celebrate the transition of summer to fall then baking zucchini bread? Well okay, maybe baking some healthy pumpkin muffins would also be great way to get us into the spirit of fall. But, today, let's make some zucchini bread!!! Zucchini bread that's' tender, and moist, perfectly spiced,  and studded with just the right amount of chocolate chips. And most importantly, packed with shredded zucchini. Do you taste the zucchini? No! That's the best … [Read more...]

Super Easy Instant Pot Chicken Broth

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Hi there friends, I have been MIA this past week because I was little sick. Ironically, returning with a recipe for homemade chicken broth is the perfect scenario. If you saw last week's recipe for instant pot whole chicken, you knew this instant pot chicken broth was to follow this week. I started making Instant pot whole chicken over the summer as a way to replace the store bought rotisserie chicken we were buying pre-covid 19 pandemic - with the continuation of us staying out of … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Whole Chicken (Great for Meal Prep)

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What if I told you that I make a whole chicken, along with homemade chicken, broth almost every week? Would you think that I am some sort of kitchen, and meal prep wizard? Would you think that I spend hours upon hours of time prepping food for the week? Yes, I might be a little bit of a kitchen wizard, otherwise why would I even be here sharing recipes with you once a week? đŸ˜œ But, I am also a person with a full schedule, who doesn't ALWAYS want to cook every single day. Shocker, I … [Read more...]

The Best Whipped Coffee (AKA Dalgona Coffee)

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Hi, Okay, here I am, working on getting back to my new normal after the Derecho land hurricane hit us on August 10th, 2020. It left our house without power for 10 days. Some people are still without power as I write this, although, day-by-day the numbers of people without power are getting smaller. So, we moved back into our house as soon as our friend texted us that she drove by and saw lights on. It still feels like there is so much work to be done, but we will get there. A fresh new week, … [Read more...]

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...]