Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Healthier Pina Colada

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It's here it's here, IT'S HERE!!!! The pina colada of your summer dreams!!!! A few weeks ago on Instagram stories I asked you to vote on which frozen cocktail recipe you most wanted to see on the blog before summer ends. Frozen sangria, or pina colada and majority ruled for the pina colada! Thanks for the votes! P.S. don't worry I will keep that frozen sangria idea filed away for next summer....cause red wine sangria in frozen form,....I GOTS TO TRY IT!!! But guys, this healthier pina colada … [Read more...]

1 Pan Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Zucchini (30 Minutes)

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Happy back to school season!!! We currently don't have any students (or teachers) in our house but we live right across the street from a middle school. I am very aware when school is back in session because middle school kids are very LOUD!!! Since I work from home I hear them and see them every time they are outside. Also, they are messy. We have so much trash in our yard from kids walking home during the school year. PSA to middle school kids out there,  please use a trash can, … [Read more...]

Pineapple Green Juice (Without a Juicer)

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This is a very exciting moment for me!!!! I finally found a green juice that I actually like! One that doesn't taste like I am drinking  a salad. It doesn't just sit there in my fridge barely touched until I finally dump it down the sink. This green juice I have been absolutely addicted to!! And it's all because of that pineapple! About a year ago I shared a recipe for fresh carrot juice, which is really tasty. Since that carrot juice I have wanted to start drinking green juices. I … [Read more...]

Chicken Fajita Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

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guys. guys. YOU GUYS!!! There is a fajita on top of a salad! Chicken, sauteed onions and peppers, avocado, black beans - all the goods! That's what's happening right now!!! I can barely handle it! And it's topped with the most delicious cilantro vinaigrette! Be still my heart. I have always loved Mexican food, authentic or not, it's my jam. After traveling to San Antonio, Arizona, and most recently Cozumel for a day my taste buds for good Mexican food has really developed into … [Read more...]

Easiest Blender Lemonade

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Hey, hi, HELLO! How are you? I'm baaaaack!!!!! Did you miss me?! My vacations were fun - I spent a lot of time with family and friends. I intended to be back to work sooner but Paul and I had colds - ugh summer colds are THE WORST. All I wanna do is be outside doing fun stuff. Colds were followed by pretty much living out of a suitcase for 3 weeks. Oh well, such is life. It feels good to back to work!!! Sometimes it takes a break from the daily tasks to help realize how much you really … [Read more...]

14 Summer Recipes That Are Oven Free

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Hi friends. Today I am officially on vacation for a few weeks!!! I won't be publishing another post until the beginning of August! Heartbreaking, I  know! The reason for this time off is that I am going on a week long family beach vacation followed by a few short days at home before I leave for a trip with my girlfriends from college. I'm so excited for all of this relaxing and adventurous time! Wordpress has this lovely feature which allows me to schedule posts out to any date that I want - … [Read more...]

Berry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Berry spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette and maple candied pecans and honey goat cheese!!! Yes, I would say that is the ultimate summer salad! Fresh berries, guys, I went all out - blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries + a homemade raspberry vinaigrette! But, you can do any combo of berries you like. Cherries would be divine! I also think peaches would be really good with that raspberry vinaigrette! Honestly, you can't go wrong! Isn't summer the best? Give me all of the … [Read more...]

Summertime No Bake Cheesecake (Vegan + Gluten Free)

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Who's up for some summertime no bake cheesecake?! I think I can go ahead and assume that EVERYONE is!!! Rich and creamy cheesecake with fresh fruit on top! A cheesecake that doesn't require you to turn on the heat in our kitchen at all - one that is both vegan and gluten free but still tastes amazing???!!! YES, I think you're 100% going to want in on this no bake cheesecake! The crust is a nut, oat, and date crust which always impresses me. Healthy fats from nuts and naturally sweetened by … [Read more...]

The Best Ever Guacamole

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I have been making guacamole for most of my life. I remember making it with my mom when I was very  little and than later being in charge of making it while she made the remainder of the meal. What's not to love about guacamole? It's creamy, tangy, garlic-y, and maybe a little spicy + served with crunchy tortilla chips....and if you're doing it right than it's served along side some Mexican food and a margarita. We all know that everything is better with a refreshing margarita! I originally … [Read more...]

Spicy Strawberry Cocktail

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The title of this post was almost "devil in her heart". The tittle of a Beatles song and also the name of this drink that I had at a restaurant here in town. How can a drink with that name not catch your eye?! Appropriately named for it's bright red color from the strawberry puree and a hint of spice from Tabasco hot sauce. For anyone who love that spicy sweet combo/fruity drinks this one is for you! Fruity strawberries make this drink the perfect cocktail for you to sip on all summer long! It … [Read more...]