Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Cranberry Orange Muffins (Gluten Free)

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Hi, would you like a cranberry orange muffin on this gloomy day? Muffins were invented for rainy, gloomy November days. Plus the beautiful bright red cranberries will add color to your day. But hey! If it's nice and sunny out wherever you live then you can still have cranberry orange muffins. We don't mean to discriminate against different climates here. I want to share the food and love with everyone! Right now would be the appropriate time for rainbows and unicorns to dance across the … [Read more...]

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Basil Cashew Sauce

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How do words even describe something as glorious as crispy Brussels sprouts with basil cashew sauce?! Maybe I should just let the pictures speak for themselves? I mean, I think they're doing a pretty fantastic job. Don't you agree? If I must try let's start with butter. Brussels sprouts sauteed in butter until charred and crispy. Is your mouth watering yet? Then you dip each of those crispy Brussels sprouts sauteed in butter into a thick basil cashew sauce. That's it. You're done … [Read more...]

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cashew Frosting (Gluten Free)

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You know those soft sugar cookies you can buy at Walmart or Super Target, or pretty much any grocery store with a bakery? The super soft fluffy ones that are slathered with some kind of delicious frosting and then sprinkled with festive sprinkles to coordinate with whatever season or holiday or football team we are currently celebrating. Well these soft pumpkin cookies with cashew frosting are inspired by those sugar cookies and IMHO I hit the nail right on the head and made them even better! … [Read more...]

Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing with Bacon

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Wild rice mushroom stuffing?! I know, I know, but stick with me, okay? Beleive me, I LOVE  a good bread stuffing as much as everyone else. In fact, it might be one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. Still, variety is the spice of life, my friends! Why not try some wild rice mushroom stuffing in addition to your regular bread stuffing, or instead of? I promise that you won't be disappointed. The advantage to the wild rice mushroom stuffing is that it can be made up to a few days ahead … [Read more...]