Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Pumpkin Sage Hummus

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It's the day after Christmas! Can you believe it?! I hope everyone had a magical and fun Christmas. As you read this I am flying to Texas to spend the remainder of our Christmas break with my extended family. I might be a little excited to see a little extra green than what I am used to - and also my family! Let's talk about hummus, shall we? You know that I can't go too long without sharing another hummus recipe idea with you, right?! I have literally shared a hummus recipe each month from … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Apple Cider + Boozy Bar

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Christmas is literally two days away! Can you feel the magical excitement surrounding you during these days leading up to Christmas?! It's one of the best feelings there is! Drink it in as much as you can. Speaking of drinking I've got one for you that will make you feel all warm and cozy inside, hot apple cider!! Only we are making it ourselves, in a slow cooker because we like easy and not having to watch over something while it boils. I know what you are thinking: but cider is more of a fall … [Read more...]

Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Artichoke Dip

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Do you know what you need?! You need a good, hearty dip to serve at your Christmas or New Year's Eve parties. This Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Artichoke Dip is exactly the one!! It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with spinach, onion, artichoke hearts, and of course Brussels sprouts and it is glorious! Spinach artichoke dip is one of my favorite things to find at a party or to order as an appetizer at a restaurant when we are with a big group of friends. Within the past couple of years Brussels … [Read more...]

Dark Chocolate Bark with Candied Oranges

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You know those chocolate oranges that you whack to unleash the "orange" segments of chocolate, each little slice is rich in dark chocolate and laced with the most delicious orange flavor ever! Some of my best Christmas memories as a kid was reaching into my stocking and finding a chocolate orange. It was pretty much Christmas magic!   Chocolate oranges have been harder and harder to find. I pretty much freaked out when I found them at our Walgreens store that's three blocks from … [Read more...]