Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Healthier Vegan “Buttercream” Frosting

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I have re-tested and re-shot the photos for this post to improve it's quality. The original post is called Vegan Cashew Frosting. The recipe has been updated there also. Hi, have you noticed that I have been gone for ummm a little over a week? Did you miss me? Maybe I shouldn't tell you, you may not have even noticed.... I was sick for a week and the idea of cooking and photographing with snot coming out of my nose was not the first thing I wanted to do. What a pretty picture, … [Read more...]

One Pan Maple Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

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Are you ready for one of THE BEST meals of your life?!?!? And it's all made in ONE PAN!!! Bonus points! Let's discuss the reasons why this one pan maple chicken with Brussels sprouts and bacon is going to literally change weekend dinners as you know it! 1) The chicken thighs that have been marinated in a maple balsamic Dijon + garlic situation. 2) The chicken thighs are seared until the skin is charred and slightly crispy (trust me, this is a good thing, so much flavor). 3) The Brussels … [Read more...]

Warm Curry Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas

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Hi, how was your Thanksgiving? I hope it was fun and relaxing and full of delicious food! What kind of recipe do I even share on the Monday after Thanksgiving? Do people even care about food right now? OR are they just drowning in turkey leftovers? I mean how can I even top Turkey and mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie and stuffing?!!? I don't top it. But I do provide you with a glowing detox salad to help you feel like yourself again after eating all of the warming, comforting, heavy, yummy … [Read more...]

Chickpea Pumpkin Blondies with Crumble Topping (Vegan + Gluten Free)

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It's officially Thanksgiving week!!! Are you excited?!?! I'm not going to lie...I am a little bit sick of eating desserts! I know, what's wrong with me?! I have been testing and photographing dessert recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas so much that I'm just not sure that I can eat another bite. Just give me a  huge salad already! Don't get me wrong I've still been eating my veggies but sometimes when I have this much dessert, even of the healthier variety I need a bit of a veggie detox to … [Read more...]