Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Strawberry and Arugula Sangria

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Sangria is hands down one of my favorite drinks to sip during a hot summer evening. What’s not to love?  Fruity wine, boozy fruit. Generally sangria consists of wine, maybe a little sugar, brandy or vodka, a fruit juice or orange liquor, tons of juicy fruits, and maybe some fresh herbs. Such as basil, mint, or thyme, but rarely a leafy salad green such as arugula. Crazy, right? Actually, it is quite the genius idea. The peppery taste of the arugula graces the front of your tongue on each … [Read more...]

Tuna Sweet Potato Cakes

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Tuna is what I grab whenever I want something quick and packed with protein. I usually whip up a tuna salad with whatever kind of veggies I have on hand. After a while tuna salad can get quite boring... So, let’s mix it up a little. How about tuna-sweet potato cakes? Yes Please! Tuna-sweet potato cakes are the perfect way to take your ho-hum tuna to the next level. They are simple to make and even easier to eat. The sweet potato adds nutrition, flavor, and keeps the cakes moist. I … [Read more...]

Mixed Nuts with Thyme and Rosemary

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This July I am going on two separate week-long trips that are back-to-back. I am super excited! First is a trip to Canada with Paul’s family and the second trip is my annual family vacation in South Carolina. Two very different trips with a tight schedule. I am only back in the Midwest for one day and I am not even coming home to Iowa.  I am transferring cars at a rendezvous point in Illinois and going to my parent’s house in Wisconsin to fly out with them for our family vacation. I will need to … [Read more...]

Orange and Jicama Guacamole

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I am a huge fan of my basic guacamole. It is a dish that I am constantly making during the summer. It’s such a cinch to whip up and it is always tasty. It doesn’t last very long around here. Sometimes we need to mix it up. Sometimes we need to experiment. I mean no disrespect to my trusty basic guacamole but once in a while we need to leave the tomatoes behind. So, I came up a guacamole that is a little unexpected, and maybe a little crazy. I promise that it is scrumptious, and that’s all … [Read more...]