Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Easy Beet and Fennel Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Do you like beets? I love beets, but my husband does not. He dislikes them so much that when I asked him how he liked these photos, he told me that just looking at a picture of beets made his stomach churn.  After 8 years of marriage, I have come to accept that I will not get him to like beets, no matter what recipe it is. Whenever there is a food that my husband doesn't like, I find that I don't make it as often. Especially when it's an ingredient that needs cooking, and … [Read more...]

Easy Irish Coffee (with Whipped Cream)

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Happy St. Patrick's Day, tomorrow!!!!!  If you don't know by now, I am in LOVE with St. Patrick's day....and, with anything Irish. I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland for a semester, during college. It was a wonderful experience! Today, I share with you a recipe for easy Irish coffee, just in time for you to make tomorrow (or, over the weekend)!!! You're welcome! If you've never had an Irish coffee before, it's a true treat. Hot coffee is spiked with whiskey, slightly sweetened, … [Read more...]

Irish Brown Soda Bread (No Rise)

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Do you ever want homemade bread for dipping into soups, stews, pasta sauces...or simply just to spread some butter onto? But, you don't want to go through the time it takes to allow a yeasted dough to rise? Or, you don't want to have to knead the dough for that arm workout? You just want a simple, easy bread that can be ready in about an hour, with minimal effort, and only a few ingredients. That's Irish brown soda bread.  It's a rustic, homemade bread that's so simple to make, you … [Read more...]

Salmon Rice Bowl (30 Minutes)

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Who else likes a good sushi moment?! This salmon rice bowl IS NOT SUSHI, but for me, it has those deconstructed sushi vibes to it. A similar idea to my smoked salmon sushi bowls - LOVE that recipe too! This salmon rice bowl is essentially cooked salmon and rice, combined with a spicy mayo sauce. The fun part is in the toppings. You use nori sheets, or those little seaweed snack packets (my fave), and add some of the salmon mixture to the seaweed, top it with a slice of avocado, and a few … [Read more...]

Kale Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

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This kale Thai salad is loaded with Thai inspired flavors, and veggies, including a juicy, sweet mango - all of it is coated in a delicious peanut dressing that you're going to love. This salad will give your taste buds a tropical experience. It's a vegan entrée salad that's satisfying and will keep you full for hours. This salad is one I originally made back in 2015 and decided to revisit when I wanted to eat healthy, yet have a little taste of summertime. It did not disappoint! This … [Read more...]

Healthy Chocolate Freezer Fudge (Vegan)

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Rich, smooth, squares of fudge bursting with dark chocolate-y goodness. That's what we have going on here today, my friends.  Count. Me. In! This chocolate freezer fudge is silky smooth, and melts on your tongue. It is rich - as fudge should be - but not overly so. It has a nice dark chocolate flavor that has the teeniest hint of coconut in the background. It's not cloyingly sweet, like traditional fudge recipes tend to be. Just the right balance of sweet-to-chocolate ratio. This … [Read more...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding

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Chocolate chia peanut butter chia pudding - creamy chocolate pudding that's laced with peanut butter! That's what we're dealing with here.  Who wants in?! What if I told you that that rich, creamy pudding was actually healthy for you?!?! Like healthy enough to be made, and enjoyed regularly, and even healthy enough to be eaten as a snack, or a breakfast? Would you even believe me? Also, it's so ridiculously easy to make. No cooking required! I'm sure you've heard of chia seed … [Read more...]

Gingerbread Cake (Gluten Free Option)

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Gingerbread!!! Does anything else scream Christmas more than gingerbread?! Of course, there are many different applications to use gingerbread. Gingerbread cookies, gingerbread loaf, and gingerbread cake.  Today, I am sharing an easy recipe for a classic, old fashioned style gingerbread cake! Soft, moist, bursting with molasses, and just a hint of spiciness from the ginger and other warming spices - topped with fresh, homemade whipped cream; this cake will satisfy any … [Read more...]

Apple Pie Parfaits (No Bake)

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Thanksgiving day is next week! Are you ready?! Whenever I think of Thanksgiving desserts I think of apple pie and pumpkin pie, my two favorites! Sometimes, you just want the flavor and vibes of apple pie, but don't want all the work of making apple pie, right?!  I feel ya! Which is exactly why I thought of these apple pie parfaits!!! They have huge nod to apple pie, without nearly as much work. Plus, they are served in a glass, or parfait dish. How fun is that?! They're … [Read more...]

Easy Cranberry Relish

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A few years ago I shared a recipe for my favorite cranberry sauce that my Aunt has made for years! It's a Thanksgiving, or Christmas side dish I look forward to all year round, it's so good! But, my Mom made this tasty cranberry relish for our immediate family for years as well. It's so dang easy that I often got the job of making it as a kid. This cranberry relish is a fun alternative to a more traditional cranberry sauce. It's fresh, bright, tart, and sweet, and super crunchy. It's also … [Read more...]