First Instant Pot recipe here on Robust Recipes!!!! Happy dance! But don't worry there are directions in the notes for a slow cooker version too! Have you guys heard about bone broth? It's all the rage in the health food world - move over kale. JK kale, I still love you! Half of you are probably like...umm bone broth is broth for soup, right? The other half of you are probably like umm....YAAASSS GIVE ME ALL THE BONE BROTH!!! No, I'm not talking about bone broth for soup. Although, yes … [Read more...]
Coconut Whiskey Chai Latte
The day after Christmas!!! How was it?!?! I hope it was relaxing, fun, filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of magic. As a recipe blogger I ask myself, what do I even post the day after Christmas? I asked myself the same thing the day after Thanksgiving. There is only one answer to that: coconut whiskey chai latte. BECAUSE we need a cozy alcohol-y drink for New Year's Eve, right?! Okay so this isn't your typical bubbly champagne drink or sparkling wine drink you think of … [Read more...]
Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Smoothie
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...]
Basil Mint Lemon Slushie
Are you ready for the most refreshing drink you will have all summer long?! Maybe even in your LIFE - Yup it's that good!!! Basil mint lemon slushie is here for all of your refreshment needs! This is not your typical slushie with some kind of artificial flavored-overly-sweetened-syrup poured on top of crushed ice.(<- Gross! BTW I don't remember the last time I had a slushie ha!) This is way better than that. It has fresh basil, fresh mint, a little lemon zest, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and … [Read more...]
Fresh Carrot Juice (Without a Juicer)
No this is not that V8 carrot juice that has sat on a shelf for who knows how long. This is fresh carrot juice that we made all by ourselves and without a juicer! Go us, we are rocking it today! Unless you are cool like that and have a juicer. (<- can we be best friends?!) BUT for those of us who don't want to make a commitment to buying an expensive juicer there is still hope! But first, let's talk more about this carrot juice. No, it doesn't taste like you're drinking a … [Read more...]
Hibiscus Red Wine Sangria
Yup, that's right, we are combining tea and fruit and wine to make one festive sangria! Hibiscus Red Wine Sangria is packed with fresh oranges, fresh strawberries, a nice dry red wine (my fave is pinot noir) and some strongly brewed tart, flowery hibiscus tea! Are you even ready for this?! Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge tea drinker - coffee? No thank you! But give me all the tea that ever was and I am one happy girl. The idea for this recipe came to me at the end of last … [Read more...]
Super Green Pineapple Lime Cilantro Smoothie
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAAAAAAYYYYYY!!! Today I don't have a traditional Irish recipe, which is how I like to roll!!! Instead I have a GREEN recipe for you - Super Green Pineapple Lime Cilantro Smoothie to be exact! It's sweet, tangy from the lime, and pineapple-y with hints of cilantro and spicy ginger! Also, my Instagram is looking a little brown and orange lately. It's time my friends, for a bright green recipe! Cause Instagram says so! Smoothies, especially green ones are a great way to … [Read more...]
5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk
Golden milk AKA turmeric milk AKA the miracle drink that cures all ailments! Kidding. But really, there is a reason that it's a big food trend right now! Turmeric is mostly known to be used in curry dishes in Asian cooking. It is very high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, good for the liver, for digestion, for your skin and pretty much almost everything under the sun! So, I think you should go make yourself some of my 5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk right now! If you're skeptical … [Read more...]
Healthy Vegan Hot Chocolate
One of the best feelings of growing up in Wisconsin during the winter was sledding and playing in the snow for hours then coming inside to find that my mom was making a some hot chocolate from scratch! I would quickly peel off my soggy boots and mittens then I would warm up my hands on the mug of hot chocolate. I would allow the glorious sweet liquid to thaw me out. She would even give me a few marshmallows to add on top. Every Kid's dream! Those were the days! I could go for a little snow … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Apple Cider + Boozy Bar
Christmas is literally two days away! Can you feel the magical excitement surrounding you during these days leading up to Christmas?! It's one of the best feelings there is! Drink it in as much as you can. Speaking of drinking I've got one for you that will make you feel all warm and cozy inside, hot apple cider!! Only we are making it ourselves, in a slow cooker because we like easy and not having to watch over something while it boils. I know what you are thinking: but cider is more of a fall … [Read more...]
