Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Greek Chickpea Salad with Shrimp

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It's officially summer, and nothing says summer, more than a big fat salad that's served chilled. It's Greek chickpea salad time, my friends!!! Much like my Italian pasta salad with salami, this Greek chickpea salad is packed with veggies, can be made in advance, and is super easy to make. You've got the tender, meaty chickpeas along with the crunchy cucumbers, some artichoke hearts, crunchy red onion, black olives, and kalamata olives, juicy grape tomatoes, plenty of feta cheese for tang, … [Read more...]

Blueberry Cake Donuts with Lemon Glaze (Baked)

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Hello, little blueberry cake donuts with lemon glaze!!!  You are here to make everyone's day just a little bit brighter, aren't you? Fluffy, tender, studded with juicy blueberries, and topped with a lemon glaze that sweetens the donuts just right. Pure joy, if you ask me. These blueberry cake donuts are the perfect treat to make on the weekend as part of your breakfast, or as a dessert. They're baked, instead of fried, and they are yeast free, so they don't require any rise … [Read more...]

Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Salami

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If pasta salad doesn't scream summertime, than I don't know what does. Pasta salad is a summertime staple here in the Midwest. You can expect to see it served at picnics, backyard parties, pool parties, etc. Today, I am sharing my take on an Italian inspired pasta salad. It's got loads of Italian veggies and flavors, all dressed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette. It's ideal for any summertime party situation...or for an easy meal at home. Italian pasta salad is loaded with crunchy veggies, … [Read more...]

Greek Yogurt Bagels (No Yeast)

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Who doesn't love a good bagel?  Great for breakfast, lunch, or snack. Chewy, bread-y, salty, topped with tangy cream cheese. Anytime of the day, a bagel is welcome, right?! What if I told you that you could make bagels at home? And that they are way easier to make than you might think.  And, even better, they stay good for several days after making them. Also, you can freeze the bagels and pop them in the oven to toast up, just before eating.  Easy homemade bagels … [Read more...]