Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Easy Asparagus Frittata (One Pan)

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I can't express how much we love this asparagus frittata. We have been eating it for lunch, dinner, and sometimes breakfast. It doesn't matter what time of day it is, this asparagus frittata makes a satisfying meal. Tender, creamy, cheesy, eggs that is filled with sautéed onion, asparagus and red bell pepper - what's not love about this asparagus frittata? It's bursting with spring time goodness.  It's simple enough for a lazy weekend breakfast, or brunch - while still being special … [Read more...]

Easy Roasted Potatoes (One Pan)

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Roasted potatoes = buttery little bites of starchy potatoes that are perfectly salted and scented with rosemary,  with a slight crispy on the outside. Tell me who doesn't want that on their plate?! I realized I don't have many side dishes on my blog. It's because my favorite way to cook is making meals-in-one. You know, a meal that has it's protein, veggie, a starch/grain all incorporated into one dish. Like my sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, or my sheet pan chicken fajitas. It's … [Read more...]

Easy Homemade Salsa (Restaurant Style)

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Can I be honest with you? I don't like jarred salsa anymore!!! My fermented salsa ruined salsa for me. It uses fresh tomatoes, and it gets that funky, umami, fermented flavor that I LOVE!!! I needed a salsa didn't rely on fresh tomatoes - when they're not in season - and, that didn't take 2 to 5 days to ferment. So, I started making my easy homemade salsa recipe again!!! THIS homemade salsa recipe is restaurant style. Yes!!! That delicious fresh tasting salsa you get in a Mexican … [Read more...]

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

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Sweet and sour chicken - tangy, sweet, sticky sauce that is one-of-a-kind, and oddly reddish orange. It perfectly coats anything that is tossed into it.  What's not to love?  Especially when that sticky sweet and sour sauce is tossed with juicy chicken and served alongside sautéed onions, bell peppers, and sweet pineapple - and over fluffy white rice.  What if I told you that you can make sweet and sour chicken at home? In only 40 minutes?!?! YES!!!  And the … [Read more...]