Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Pecan Pie Cookies (without corn syrup)

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Move over pecan pie! We've got pecan pie COOKIES now!!! These cookies are pretty amazing. Soft, buttery cookies with a maple sweetened, gooey filling studded with crunchy, nutty pecans. They are melt-in-your-mouth good, and I bet you can't eat just one. I had no idea pecan pie cookies were a thing until one of our friends made them to share at our Friendsgiving a year ago. I saved a note to my phone and knew they would be on the top of my list to create this year. I'm so glad I gave them a … [Read more...]

Zulay Lemon Lime Squeezer Giveaway!!!!

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Hi friends! I am super excited to be giving away a lemon lime squeezer!!! I have partnered with Zulay Kitchen to give a lemon lime squeezer to one lucky winner. More details in how to enter the giveaway in a minute. First, let's talk about this lemon lime squeezer and why you need one! Healthy recipes, that actually taste good, is what I share on this blog. The number one way to make healthy food taste great is by using fresh ingredients whenever possible. And one of those fresh … [Read more...]

Roasted Carrots with Orange Honey Glaze

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Thanksgiving is next week! How crazy is that?! Are you ready? Do you have your stretchy pants on? These roasted carrots with orange honey glaze are just the side you need to add to your Thanksgiving menu. They are super simple and come together in only 30 minutes. Thanksgiving cooking extravaganza. We've got this!!! Sweet and tender whole roasted carrots are topped with a sticky sweet, tangy, slightly spicy orange honey glaze and crunchy toasted pine nuts. Did you ever think carrots … [Read more...]

Mini Pumpkin Pies with Ginger Cookie Crust (Bourbon & Maple Infused)

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Who else is ready for a pumpkin pie? A mini pumpkin pie that is! Yes, you get a cute little pumpkin pie all to yourself!!! No need for a plate or fork if you're feeling adventurous. Just grab the pie and eat it! Come on, you know you want to!!! These mini pumpkin pies are infused with bourbon and maple syrup. They have a ginger cookie crust that goes nicely with the pumpkin pie spice and the maple. They're even topped with some fresh homemade whipped cream that's flavored with maple syrup, … [Read more...]