Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

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...]

Roasted Chickpeas with Indian Spices

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If you’re like me, or pretty much anyone else in the world, then you love crunchy, salty snacks. Such as crackers, chips, popcorn…the list goes on. We know these snacks aren’t healthy for us, yet it’s so hard to stop eating, especially once you start. The crunch is so satisfying, the saltiness is so addicting. Your hand just keeps reaching for that tasty, crunchy snack. Am I making you hungry for a bag of potato chips yet? Don’t reach for them, don’t do it! Instead make these crunchy, salty, … [Read more...]