Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

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...]

Anything You Have Chickpea Curry

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Hi friends, how are you doing? We are all staying home as often as we can during the Covid 19 pandemic, which means fewer trips to the grocery store. No quick run to grab just one or two items you are missing for a recipe (this one is a challenge for me, especially when photographing my recipes). But it's okay, we are making it happen. We are using our resources and making what we already have on hand work. And that's exactly what I am here to help you do with this anything you have … [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...]

10 Ingredient Tuna Melt (My Go To Recipe)

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Hi there my friends. I hope everyone is staying safe and well. It's so hard to know how much, or how little to talk about our current situation of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. It's hard to escape thoughts of it, it's all over the internet and everyone is talking about it. But here we are, we all need to rely more on what we already have on hand and less on running to the store for 1 or 2 items. We need to stretch our fresh food and mix it with those canned goods. That's exactly what … [Read more...]

Kimchi Fried Rice with Shrimp (30 Minutes)

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Say hello to this little number. A one pan, 30 minute meal that's packed with veggies, fiber, and protein. It's kimchi fried rice with shrimp Are you as excited as I am?!! I am going to go ahead and assume that you are in fact excited because who doesn't love fried rice?! That bonus ingredient, kimchi, is what makes this fried rice extra special. It adds a nice tangy, spicy crunch and loads of gut healthy probiotics. So in LOVE!!! If you're wondering what kimchi is, let me tell … [Read more...]

Healthy Fish Pie (For St. Patrick’s Day)

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Happy March, friends!! Exciting things are happening! 1) Spring is on it's way...eventually. 2) St. Patrick's day is coming up!!! Are you as excited as I am?! If you've been following along on the blog for a while, you know that I studied abroad in Ireland during a semester of college. To say that I get excited for St. Patrick's day is an understatement. I am pretty obsessed anytime I have an excuse to talk about my time in Ireland!!!! Anyways, whenever I plan recipes for St. Patrick's day … [Read more...]

The Best Chicken Noodle Soup

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Raise your hands if you love a good chicken noodle soup!!! World's most comforting, healthy little bowl of soup, right?! The one we turn to when we are sick. Can I tell you a secret? I am not a huge fan of chicken noodle soup. And, you're immediately thinking, "Emily, why are you sharing a chicken noodle soup recipe then?".  The answer: I knew I could take chicken noodle soup from the basic, boring soup you only eat when your sick, to a soup that's packed with flavor, one that you … [Read more...]