Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice (Recipe)

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Can we even have pumpkin season without a homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe?! I think not! It is the base of what makes pumpkin recipes - well, taste like pumpkin. Of course, there is the actual pumpkin ingredient that helps the food taste like pumpkin, but if we're being honest, there are many sweet treats that we enjoy, that do not contain any actual pumpkin, and only contain the pumpkin pie spice - we're looking at you PSL!!! And, guess what? It somehow tastes like pumpkin!! So, I … [Read more...]

Egg Cups (3 Ways)

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!!! I know, I know, it's a phrase that is used way too often. But, I honestly believe it to be true. This is why I am sharing these super easy, meal prep, egg cups, so that you don't need to ever miss out on the most important meal of the day!!! We have been making these egg cups for years. Whenever we have an extra busy week, we will either make these egg cups, or some instant pot hard boiled eggs ahead of time. That way, on that very busy … [Read more...]

How to Make Sauerkraut (In a Mason Jar)

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This post, on how to make sauerkraut, was previously published in 2019. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy! One of the things I have enjoyed the most on this recipe blog adventure, is learning how to make sauerkraut, along with other simple fermented foods - such as, my easy fermented salsa. Aside from the fact that fermented foods often taste even better than their non-fermented counterparts - fermented foods are incredibly healthy, and are super fun to make. … [Read more...]

Italian Marinated Chicken (4 Cooking Methods)

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Italian marinated chicken is juicy, flavorful chicken that can be cooked 4 different ways, and is versatile. Serve it with a side of veggies, grains, or a salad for a simple meal. Or, cook it on the weekend, and turn it into chicken that you can have all week long. This recipe all started when I set out make 4 different chicken marinades. The other two were mediocre, at best, and this one was amazing. So, instead of 3 marinades, I am providing you with one  outstanding chicken marinade … [Read more...]