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...]

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...]

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...]

Loaded Butternut Squash Hummus with Pomegranate

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Our first Thanksgiving recipe is here!!! Yes, okay, I know it's still October but it's ALMOST November and one can never plan too early for the biggest food holiday of the year!!! Really though, this loaded butternut squash hummus would be perfect for any fall-time gathering, or even winter gathering. I mean just look at those beautiful colors. I love it when food is so pretty that I barely have to style it to make it look good! It will be a show stopper! I'm not sure how your Thanksgiving … [Read more...]

Healthier Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup (+ Vegan Option)

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What comes to mind when you think of broccoli cheese soup? Comfort food, delicious, rich, indulgent, cheesy, creamy, delicious. Yes, me too! The last thing that comes to mind when we think of broccoli cheese soup, is healthy. I mean yes there is broccoli in there, so there is some veggies with nutritional value in it. BUT let's be honest, broccoli cheese soup is just an excuse to eat watered down cheese dip. I know, the truth hurts sometimes. Don't get me wrong I LOVE broccoli cheese … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies (Gluten Free + Vegan)

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Good Morning and happy Monday! I am so excited for you because you are about to experience the most delicious pumpkin breakfast cookies! Cookies?! For breakfast?! Heck yes!!! Well, okay, these cookies aren't exactly a true cookie, like one you would have as a little treat, for a dessert. These cookies are very healthy, packed with nutritious ingredients. I really wanted to call them power cookies but google didn't love that idea, so breakfast cookies it is. But really, think of these cookies … [Read more...]

Rosemary Foil Salmon with Corn and Fennel

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It's Friday, it's Friday it's FRIDAAAAAYYYYY!!!! The most wonderful day of the week!!! And the last day of our weeknight dinner series. Also it is the best day of the week because, just look at that gorgeous salmon! Rosemary foil salmon for a quick Friday night dinner that only takes 30 minutes to make and 1 pan? Throw in a glass of wine and I am totally in! Doesn't that just sound like the perfect Friday night date night in?! Or girl's night in, or guy's night in.... or … [Read more...]