Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Cornmeal Pancakes with Bacon (Gluten Free)

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Hello gorgeous. Look at you, you fluffy cornmeal pancakes topped with crispy bacon with a sexy drizzle of maple syrup down the side. Drool. Welcome to my second ever pancake recipe, both of which are more on the savory side. First I shared my Irish boxty potato pancakes with brussels sprouts and bacon for St. Paddy's day and now I introduce to you my gluten free cornmeal pancakes with bacon. Yes, there is clearly maple syrup involved but for the most part these pancakes are savory with a hint … [Read more...]

Loaded Greek Hummus

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Have you heard of loaded hummus?! It's hummus that is taken to the next level by topping with a lot of yummy things - it's pretty much a salad in hummus form! You guys, it's like my dreams have been answered!!! It is no secret that I have a strong relationship with hummus, we go way back and we hang out a few times a week. I have enjoyed getting creative with my flavors like beet basil hummus and pesto hummus but I never thought to throw some stuff on top of plain hummus and eat it with … [Read more...]

Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Smoothie

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Hi, I made this cold, refreshing pineapple ginger turmeric smoothie for you to enjoy during the end of summer heat wave. Oh wait, it pretty much turned into fall overnight, here in Iowa at least. BUT for the rest of you lucky people who live somewhere warm and tropical this smoothie is for you. Okay us colder climate people can also enjoy this turmeric smoothie - I mean look at that beautiful golden color, perfect for fall. Just make sure you are all snuggled under a blanket while enjoying … [Read more...]

No Churn Mango Lassi Frozen Yogurt

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See that delicious bowl of mango lassi frozen yogurt?! The best of two treats have been combined. Frozen yogurt in all of it's creamy tangy glory and mango lassi in it's sweet exotic ways! In case you are unfamiliar with mango lassi it is a traditional Indian drink of pureed mango, tangy yogurt, and cardamom. Basically it's a smoothie that pretty much tastes like dessert. I thought, why not turn mango lassi into a frozen yogurt - genius idea if I don't say so myself! Best part about this … [Read more...]