Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Homemade Vegan Chocolate Turtles

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Here we are, in full swing of our Holiday treat making and I've got a good one for you! Homemade vegan chocolate turtles! Yes!!! We are making chocolate shop quality candy over here. It's way delicious, and surprisingly easy....and a little messy. But hey, isn't that what makes Holiday treat making so much fun?! You remember on Wednesday I shared a recipe for my easy vegan caramel?! Did you make it yet?! If you did than you get a golden star for being prepared. If you haven't made the caramel … [Read more...]

Easy Vegan Caramel (Made with Coconut Sugar)

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Hey friends...it's been a minute. I got the stomach flu last week...which is the WORST kind of sickness to have for anyone, but especially when you rely on your appetite for your job. I'll spare you the details lol. I'm glad to have my normal appetite back and get to some serious Christmas baking! How about you?! First up, this amazing easy vegan caramel! It's seriously so good! This vegan caramel is part one of a two part recipe...on Friday be prepared for some chocolate turtles. You … [Read more...]

Healthy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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Don't for one second think that just because these dark chocolate peppermint truffles are healthy that they actually taste healthy. Nope. They taste of decedent, rich, dark chocolate-y goodness with a hint of cooling peppermint. Christmas dessert perfection. I love the peppermint and chocolate combo all year long but it's extra special during Christmas. Something about chocolate and peppermint instantly makes me think of Christmas trees and opening gifts, and snow. Anyone else? Let's … [Read more...]

Easy Chocolate Coffee Granola

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Can you believe that it's officially Thanksgiving week?!?! The last thing you probably expected me to share the Monday of Thanksgiving week is a granola recipe, right?! I mean what happened to the Thanksgiving sides?! They'er still there for you to whip up a Thanksgiving storm in your kitchen! I wanted to talk about hostess gifts for Thanksgiving. If you're like me, you go to family member's house's for Thanksgiving and sometimes it's nice to bring a hostess gift. Of course you bring … [Read more...]

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon with Orange Tahini Sauce

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Is there any other vegetable that has taken over the world like Brussels sprouts? At least in the foodie internet world lol. My mom has always joked that she likes every single kind of food, except for Brussels sprouts. Until her favorite daughter (AKA her only daughter) roasted a batch of Brussels sprouts for her. Now she can officially say that she has never had any kind of food that she doesn't like! The key is to cut the Brussels sprouts in half, place them cut side down and roast them … [Read more...]

Roasted Acorn Squash with Cinnamon Tahini Sauce

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The Thanksgiving side dish extravaganza continues!!! AKA the best fall foods!!! AKA can also be used for your Christmas feast. Did you know that you can slice and roast acorn squash with the skin on? The skin becomes nice and tender and adds a nice texture to the squash. Slicing and roasting acorn squash is now my new favorite way to make it as apposed to slicing it in half and roasting it for a billion years! You learn something new everyday! Anyways the sweet, buttery roasted acorn squash … [Read more...]

Favorite Cranberry Apple Pear Sauce

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Hello November. Hello holiday season. Hello Thanksgiving sides!!! Today I share a family favorite Thanksgiving/Chrismtas side, cranberry apple pear sauce. This isn't your average cranberry sauce. It's much more than cranberries and sugar with maybe a little orange juice simmered into a sauce. No, my friends this cranberry sauce has crunchy apples and pears and juicy raisins, it's got a touch of cinnamon and is spiked with a hint of orange liquor at the end!!! It's literally THE BEST … [Read more...]

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Any excuse to stuff any kind of veggie with taco flavors and I'll take it! Welcome to the taco loving party! Today, I present taco stuffed zucchini boats!!!! Flavorful turkey taco filling with corn, olives, and salsa, and topped with cheese baked into these beautiful zucchini boats that are tender but still a little crunchy! You're only 40 minutes away from one awesome dinner! What I love about these taco stuffed zucchini boats is that they prove that you don't have to eat a salad or a plate … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Swirl Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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Banana bread, the world's greatest quick sweet bread. Loved by all. Just got better!!! Because we added A PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS!!!! Sorry to yell, I'm just so excited!!! I mean, how can a peanut butter swirl banana bread with chocolate chips not be a good idea?! Banana and peanut butter and chocolate are flavors that are 100% meant for each other. And they come together to create one  banana bread that will not be forgotten! Don't get me wrong, banana bread is amazing on … [Read more...]

The Best Instant Pot Chili

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Hi, are you ready to cozy up to a hearty, warming bowl of instant pot chili? Because IMO it's not fall without a some chili that's slightly spicy, just enough to warm you up, and packed with ground beef, red kidney beans, tomatoes, and crunchy veggies. Comfort food to the max!!! One of the first recipes I shared on the blog was a recipe for my Grandma's Chili. Growing up her chili was the only kind I would eat. As an adult, I still think it's the best chili I've ever had. No crazy … [Read more...]