Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Creamy Carrot Dip

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If you love to eat something creamy, something that you can dip a crunchy cracker, chip, or veggie into repeatedly, raise your hand! If you didn’t raise your hand, are you even human? I love, love dips. There is something comforting about the smooth creamy texture of a dip being transported into your mouth by a crunchy, edible spoon. This is probably the reason that I enjoy eating both guacamole and hummus so much. This creamy carrot dip is incredibly addicting. It is smooth and creamy, … [Read more...]

Pesto and Mozzarella-Stuffed Potato Skins

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After making my Taco-stuffed potato skins, I realized that potato skins are a blank canvas for any combination of flavors. I needed more of these crunchy little dudes in my life. This time, we are keeping it light. Homemade pesto, homemade roasted red pepper, and fresh mozzarella slices that are melted to perfection. That’s it. Simple, yet bursting with flavor and a hint of sophistication. The pesto is nutty, salty, and herby. The roasted red pepper adds a roasted sweetness, and the … [Read more...]

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...]