Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

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...]

Greek Watermelon Salad

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When I think of summertime, I think of eating big bright juicy slices of red watermelon outside. The juice from the watermelon usually runs down my chin and makes its way to my arm at some point. All while trying to fish for the black seeds in my mouth so that I can spit them out. Watermelon is the ultimate refreshing fruit to enjoy during the summer. It is delicious and fun to eat a slice all by itself. But sometimes it’s fun to play around with fruit. Let’s take watermelon to a new and … [Read more...]

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...]