Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Cantaloupe Sangria

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There is nothing better than a cold, refreshing, fruity sangria drink to enjoy with your friends outside on a hot summer evening. Right? Since Paul and I just moved into our new house, which has a pretty awesome back yard equipped with a fire pit, we couldn’t wait to have some friends over. I whipped up a batch of this refreshing drink in the morning and in the evening Paul set the fire pit ablaze. The sangria and fire were the perfect combo. The cantaloupe sangria is perfectly sweet, … [Read more...]

Roasted Red Pepper White Bean Hummus

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  I am in love with hummus. Hummus is a staple in our household. I make some kind of hummus at least once a week, maybe twice, or three times. What is not to love? It is smooth, creamy, and robust. You can eat it with a variety of veggies, pita chips, pita bread, tortilla chips, crackers, or smear it onto a sandwich. Did I mention that hummus is good for you? It contains fiber and protein from the beans. The olive oil and tahini paste add healthy fats. Plus the garlic; did you know that … [Read more...]

Chocolate Strawberry Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies

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A few months ago I discovered black bean brownies. They are chocolaty, fudgy, perfectly sweet, and decadent. I have been making them whenever I get a chance or crave something chocolate. Minus the sugar they are actually good for you. The black beans pack in fiber and protein while the coconut oil and flaxseed meal provide healthy fats. The best part is that I never experience a sugar rush with these guys. That is a huge plus in my book! My birthday was on Tuesday. I wasn’t going to let it … [Read more...]

Salmon Cakes

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Growing up I hated salmon. My mom would always try to get me to eat it by dousing it in rich buttery sauces, and this would only sometimes work. Sometime between being a teenager and an adult a switch flipped and I began to absolutely love salmon. I no longer needed to douse it in a rich butter sauce. Now I eat salmon all sorts of ways, now salmon is one of my favorite types of fish. Salmon cakes is a delicious fun way to enjoy this super healthy fish, especially if you are not a salmon … [Read more...]