Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

3 Edible Cookie Dough Flavors (Gluten Free)

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Do you enjoy eating cookie dough? Do you sometimes make a batch of your favorite cookie dough just so you can have a few bites of that raw dough? I am guilty on both accounts. Today, I have solved all of the world's problems. Well, okay just the whole you-shouldn't-eat-cookie-dough-because-it-has-raw-eggs problem, by making edible cookie dough!!! And not just in a plain chocolate chip cookie dough flavor. Nope, We've got 3 edible cookie dough flavors for you today!!!!! That's right, … [Read more...]

Wild Rice Sweet Potato Soup (with Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey)

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It's one week after Thanksgiving and you've still got leftover turkey....as much as you loved the first 5 turkey sandwiches, you just can't handle another one. The turkey is drying out and there isn't enough mayonnaise on the planet to revive it. What do you do with it? Make soup, of course! Think about it, using dried out turkey meat in a brothy soup brings back life to the turkey. It adds moisture and salt back in, makes it juicy. Yes, even that dried out, boring turkey … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Ready or not, here it comes! Thanksgiving recipe number 2 is happening today! Instant pot garlic mashed potatoes!!!! SO GOOD! If you don't have an instant pot/pressure cooker, I have a stove stop version in the recipe notes. Don't worry, I've got you! We'll get more into the details of the process later. First, let's discuss how delicious these mashed potatoes are! These mashed potatoes are not your typical no-texture-no-flavor-possibly-runny mashed potatoes. They have texture, we leave … [Read more...]

Protein Packed Pumpkin Oatmeal with Yogurt “Whipped Cream”

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Do you ever want pumpkin pie for breakfast but you know it's not the healthiest option? Now you can eat oatmeal that tastes pretty darn close to eating a slice of pumpkin pie. Breakfast that tastes like dessert FTW!!! This pumpkin oatmeal is super easy to make! Only takes about 7 minutes to make and it's cooked in the microwave. It literally makes your kitchen smell like pumpkin pie has been baking away. I mean, if that alone is not incentive to make this recipe I don't know what … [Read more...]

Curried Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Boats

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better experience. It's almost September and we are hanging on to summer with one last summer inspired recipe. Curried chicken salad in cantaloupe boats! And guys, if you're going to make one more summer meal before getting all cozy with the soups and the pumpkin spice lattes, this one should be it! Curried chicken salad in cantaloupe boats is perfect for a hot summer day (reminder: summer doesn't … [Read more...]

Greek Quinoa Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce

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Remember that lovely tzatziki sauce I shared on Monday? I bet you thought I was making gyros or some kind of pita bread, didn't you?! Think again! Greek quinoa bowls!!!! A dollop or two of the tzatziki sauce goes right on top, adding the perfect amount of creaminess! You will love these Greek quinoa bowls! They are bursting with fresh summer veggies and plenty of Greek flavors. They make a healthy vegetarian meal with all the protein form the quinoa, but you can easily add … [Read more...]

Refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salad

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Hey, it's me! Emily, food blogger who has been MIA for a few weeks. Vacation followed by a mild foot injury, which meant no cooking and photographing for long hours, followed by another vacation.  Anyways, I am back with the most refreshing salad for all your summertime needs!!! Creamy cucumber salad, at your service!! We're BFFs, this creamy cucumber salad and I. We go way back. My Mom would make it when I was in high school and I absolutely was obsessed with it. When I was in college … [Read more...]

35 Minute Chicken Pad Thai

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I feel like I have been on a Thai food flavors kick lately along with Greek flavors (just wait for the upcoming recipes). One of the most beloved dishes in the world of Thai food is pad Thai and I knew it must be made. I first discovered the deliciousness that is good Thai food, when I was in college. One of my favorite dishes to get was pad Thai. What's not to love? Tender noodles are coated in an exotic sweet, tangy, salty sauce and piled high with veggies and tender chicken or shrimp, then … [Read more...]

Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas

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It's Margarita MONDAY!!! Seriously, though, why isn't that a thing?! We have taco Tuesdays, and wine Wednesdays, so why not margarita Mondays?! I am a genius! #MargaritaMondays - This could totally trend! Only, you probably should stick to water most Mondays - moderation is best. Except maybe this very special Monday, because frozen strawberry rhubarb margaritas are happenin' UP IN HERE!!! And they are so fruity, frosty, refreshing, and delicious. You will LOVE THEM!!! My garden produced … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Curried Trail Mix

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  You're instantly thinking, "What the heck is curried trail mix going to taste like?" It's going to taste like little crunchy savory-sweet, slightly spicy bits of heaven!!! That's what it's going to taste like! Yes, I know a curried trail mix doesn't sound like your typical flavor of trail mix - I fully agree. But, I know that you aren't sticking around this blog if you are looking for your typical flavor profile lol. Adventurous flavors is my expertise. And it's my job to … [Read more...]