Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

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...]

Zucchini Pasta with Grape Tomato Sauce

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Have you ever tried zucchini noodles? They are kind of a big deal right now with zucchini in season. And, let me tell you, they are surprisingly delicious. In case you are wondering, they are not a noodle with zucchini as one of the ingredients. They are simply raw zucchini that has been cut into thin strips to resemble spaghetti-shaped pasta. How do you cut the zucchini into spaghetti shaped pasta, you may ask? You have two options. A fancy-smancy, but really cool spiralizer Ajulienne … [Read more...]

Savory Yogurt Parfait with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Pesto

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Before you think I am insane because of the title of this post, hear me out. I know, yogurt parfaits are normally layers of tangy yogurt that is sweetened with honey or maple syrup followed by some juicy sweet fruit and crunchy granola, so I must be strange for making a savory parfait, right? Maybe a little, but sometimes my craziness helps me to discover amazing new recipes. Trust me, Paul thought that I was going off my rocker when I was talking about making a savory parfait. But, he is … [Read more...]