Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Crispy Tilapia with Mushy Peas (GF)

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Hey friends, I know what you’re thinking: “Mushy peas? That sounds like baby food!” It may sound like baby food, but just trust me. It does not taste like it! This recipe is pretty special to Paul and me. Back when we were first dating I found out that Paul didn’t like fish. When someone tells me that they don’t like some kind of food I make it my personal mission to convince them otherwise. So, when I made Paul Crispy Tilapia with Mushy Peas, with some leftover pizza standing by just in … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF)

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  Hello October! Right on cue the temperatures have dropped from perfect 70 to 80 degree days to low to mid 60s. These cooler temperatures mean that it’s officially baking season! Plus soup and warm beverage season! AANNDD all of the pumpkins, and squash, and apples- oh my! If you can’t tell, I am a little excited about all of the yummy, comforting foods that fall brings. As a kid I used to dread fall. It meant that school was starting, days got shorter, and that I had to wear pants … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Hash with Mushrooms

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  As I’m sure you are aware by now, I am a huge fan of a hearty breakfast. Most week days I eat prepared hard boiled eggs, or quickly scramble up some eggs. Weekends are a different story. On weekends I like to slow down and take my time to make breakfast a little extra special. This Sweet Potato Hash with Mushrooms is the perfect way to enjoy something a little more exciting than just plain ol’ eggs. Sweet Potato Hash with Mushrooms is really simple to make. It only requires … [Read more...]

Homemade Applesauce

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We are fortunate enough to have this little apple orchard not too far from us. Every fall since we have moved to the area I have enjoyed going to the apple orchard to stock up on apples for a few weeks. I seem to have a problem of buying way too many apples when I go to the orchard. All of the apples look so beautiful, fresh, and juicy that I get really excited. I find it hard to stop loading up my bag. I keep wanting more apples. Before I know it, I have purchased 6 pounds of apples when I … [Read more...]