Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Dark Chocolate Cherry Raw Energy Bars

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I love chocolate. What kind of person would I be if I didn’t, right? Sugar, especially refined sugar, does not agree well with my body. So, any time I can make something to satisfy my chocolate tooth without using refined sugar, I will. Raw Energy Balls or Bars are an example, they are sweetened with dates and dried cherries. Plus they are healthy, high in Omega 3s, protein, fiber, good fats and antioxidants. In June I made some pretty tasty Almond Joy Raw Energy Balls for our move-in-day to … [Read more...]

Peach and Sweet Corn Soup

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Soup is by far one of my favorite ways to enjoy food. There are so many different flavors and textures you can make. Smooth and creamy, or chunky and hearty. Brothy and light or stewy and filling. Soup is comforting and healing. It can be relaxing or energizing. When soup is made with love and care, in my opinion, it is one of the best meals you can have. If I could I would eat homemade soup every day all day. However, there is one time of year that soup is not usually desired. The summer … [Read more...]

Grilled Sweet Corn with Curried Butter Compote

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It is the middle of August and that means one thing in Iowa: bucket loads of sweet corn! Iowa may not have the freshest sea food or the greenest avocados but we do have amazing sweet corn. That has to be worth something, right? My August is not complete without gnawing on an ear of the most delicious sweet corn. Seriously, sweet corn is so tasty with some melted butter and a kiss of salt and pepper-- it doesn’t get any better than that. Wrong! Sweet corn just got better. Enter Curried … [Read more...]

Greek Burgers

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These Greek burgers are amazing. I might go as far as to say that they are possibly my favorite burger that I have ever made. They may even beat my Jalapeno and Cilantro Burgers, which used to be my go-to burger. These Greek burgers are packed full of so much flavor with the garlic, fresh oregano, fresh mint, lemon zest and juice, and salty feta cheese that I promise you won’t need a drop of ketchup or mustard on your burger. In fact, I think that the ketchup and mustard would detract from all … [Read more...]