Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Super Green Pineapple Lime Cilantro Smoothie

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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...]

Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

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Happy St. Patrick's Day week!!!! If you have been following my blog for a while you will know that I am obsessed with Ireland and that I studied abroad in Dublin for a semester of college. You can read about my other Ireland recipes and happenings here, here, and here. BUT for now let's discuss these Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, shall we?! Is it weird that I don't have any pancake recipes on the blog and the first pancake recipe I share with you are savory … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Chocolate Beet Cupcakes

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Before you get freaked out by the beet part of these cupcakes let me tell you that I had several people try these cupcakes and not a single one of them guessed what the secret ingredient was when I asked them. AND Paul, my dear husband who despises beets (except for my Beet Basil Hummus), he won't touch the things with a 10 foot poll - even beet hating Paul liked these Gluten Free Chocolate Beet Cupcakes! I think it's safe to say that you CAN'T taste the beets in these cupcakes! Hidden veggies … [Read more...]

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing....you know, like spinach salad with warm bacon dressing?! Like that salad only with crunchy shredded Brussels Sprouts!!!! YES PLEASE!!! I have always loved spinach salad with warm bacon dressing - the warm salty, smoky dressing, the creamy hard boiled eggs, the zesty red onions, the raw mushrooms sliced paper thin, and of course the crunchy bacon crumbled on top! BUT I never really enjoyed the slightly wilted spinach. I mean, I like spinach BUT … [Read more...]

5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk

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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...]

16 Gluten Free Soups for When You’re Sick

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I interrupt our scheduled broadcasting to bring you my first ever recipe round up, 16 Gluten Free Soups for When You're Sick!! Last week when I posted my Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup I discussed how I'm a horrible sick person. I can't handle any real life things when I'm sick. When I came down with terrible cold on January 1st I realized that there is a huge need for some simple, easy to make, and nourishing soups for when you're sick or feeling under the weather. We NEED a list of … [Read more...]

Lentil Mushroom Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

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Are you ready to reinvent taco night?! Lentil Mushroom Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce are waiting for you! Lentil Mushroom Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce are hearty and satisfying. The lentil/quinoa "meat" has taco seasoning and fire roasted tomatoes - it's topped with big strips of sauteed portobello mushrooms, and all of it is drizzled with a creamy chipotle sauce that's a little spicy, super smoky, and slightly sweet. It is pretty rare that I eat a meal without meat or other some … [Read more...]

2 Ingredient Homemade Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter

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  You know Nutella - the amazingly delicious chocolate hazelnut butter?! Well this glorious stuff is the peanut butter version of Nutella!!!!! I mean just let that sink in for a moment!! Dark Chocolate + Peanut butter = heaven in a jar! So, last year for Valentine's Day I made Homemade Nutella and then some No Bake Nutella cheese cake using that homemade Nutella! Guys, homemade Nutella is THE BEST and it gave me this idea for 2 Ingredient Homemade Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter. I can't … [Read more...]

Chickpea Snickerdoodle Blondies (V + GF)

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Valentine's Day is a week away from tomorrow! The stores are filled  with chocolates, candies, red roses, teddy bears, and everything heart shaped. You know what I think you should do instead of buying all of the heart shaped things?! Make these Chickpea Snickerdoodle Blondies!!! My ultimate Valentine's Day gift would be to come home and smell these babies fresh out of the oven. HELLO, Paul!!!! Are you listening?! This is what I want you to do for me for your Valentine's Day! I even spelled … [Read more...]

Marinated Cranberry Chicken

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One question: how is it February 3rd?! Lot's of exciting things happening in February, Valentine's day and Paul's birthday!!! Soon, there will be a few dessert recipes to celebrate Valentine's day. But first, let's talk about this Marinated Cranberry Chicken! I first came up with the idea for Marinated Cranberry Chicken In November when cranberries are everywhere. I wanted to create a recipe that highlights cranberries but that isn't your traditional cranberry sauce - don't worry, … [Read more...]