Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Fish Tacos with Cucumber Mango Pico De Gallo and Cilantro Sauce

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Why, hello there, would you like to join me for some Fish Tacos with Cucumber Mango Pico De Gallo and Cilantro Sauce? Do I even have to explain the goodness of these summertime fish tacos to you? I mean the name says it all. Besides, I don't know about you but I was hooked the moment I heard fish tacos! These fish tacos are everything! Those little corn tortillas are stuffed with tender, fluffy pan-seared cod with a layer of sweet, refreshing, spicy cucumber mango pico de gallo and everything … [Read more...]

Easy Caesar Salad (GF)

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Well hello, there, how about a tasty Caesar salad that's gluten free and still consists of those crunchy, tasty croutons we just have to have on top of our Caesar salad? How about a dressing that's made with Greek yogurt instead of raw egg yolks? I bet you can't tell the difference. This dressing is still as creamy, rich, salty, and as delicious as the traditional dressing! Are you ready to make this Easy Caesar Salad? Good, let me show you how! First, we make some skillet croutons … [Read more...]

Green Lime Smoothie Bowl

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Green Lime Smoothie Bowl is creamy, slightly sweet, with  plenty of tangy lime. It's packed with spinach and topped with any toppings your heart desires. Don't you instantly feel healthier when you drink a large green smoothie? All those dark leafy greens masked by yummy fruit. I've been drinking green smoothies for a while now, but I usually just throw everything into the blender and hope for the best. I am working on actually creating smoothie recipes for you so that we can all be super … [Read more...]

Pineapple Mojitos

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Pineapple Mojitos are perfect on a hot day. They are refreshing, minty, slightly sweet with pineapple, and have a hint of lime! Friends, I know two things to be true for August: 1) It gets to be so incredibly hot and humid outside that you feel like you could cook an egg on the sidewalk (not that I would ever do that; gross!) 2) It's time to shove our faces full of fresh summertime produce....because it's end-ish of summer/peak season for all those lovely fruits and veggies! These Pineapple … [Read more...]

Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

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Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Hummus is the perfect summertime snack, side dish, or appetizer. It's easy to make, creamy, and bursting with that sun dried tomato sweetness with a rich smoky flavor that will keep your taste buds dancing! It's even vegan and gluten free. Hi, welcome to August! We've made it! August is meant for devouring all the fresh summer produce we can, sipping refreshing drinks, and savoring the heat. Let's get to it! Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Hummus was inspired by my … [Read more...]

No Bake Hazelnut Brownies (V + GF)

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HELLO, BROWNIES! No Bake Hazelnut Brownies are packed with healthy ingredients (hazelnuts & cashews, dates, and cocoa powder), yet they taste like a fudge-y brownie. They only require 7 ingredients and come together with the whiz of a food processor and 15 minutes to chill in the refrigerator. They are vegan, gluten free, and naturally sweetened with the dates! Friends, by the time this post goes live (3 days from now, to be exact) it will be my 30th birthday!! It's here, it's arrived!!! … [Read more...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie - not to be confused with a shake! This simple, healthy smoothie only requires 6 ingredients. It's a great addition to your breakfast, as a post-workout smoothie, or for a healthy dessert. Hi, friends. You know you want a sip of that rich, creamy, chocolate-y, peanut butter-y,  banana-y goodness, don't ya? Seriously, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is so tasty it may fool you into thinking it's a shake. That trickster! But it's not; it's a … [Read more...]

Easy Greek Salmon Salad

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Easy Greek Salmon Salad is loaded with plenty of Greek veggies, tossed with a super flavorful creamy salad dressing and topped with a hunk of pan seared salmon. Guys, I seriously can't get enough of this Easy Greek Salmon Salad! It might just be one of my favorite salad entrees I have made for Robust Recipes! What's not to love about it? Crunchy fresh greens topped with all the best Greek flavors: chickpeas, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, salty Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and of … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Key Lime Pie (V)

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Gluten Free Key Lime Pie is perfectly tart and sweet, creamy, and refreshing. No one will notice that it doesn't have sweetened condensed milk, is gluten free, and even vegan! As you are reading this post Paul and I are on our way to South Carolina....by car. Yes, we are road tripping it all the way from Iowa to South Carolina! And I don't mean that we are making frequent stops to do any sightseeing; we are on a tight schedule so we are only making stops when absolutely needed. Someone … [Read more...]

Healthy Taco Salad (GF)

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This Healthy Taco Salad makes the perfect summertime lunch or dinner. It's loaded with all your favorite taco toppings and dressed with an easy salsa lime vinaigrette. Who doesn't love a huge taco salad? I mean it's a taco made into a salad; what else could you need in life?! Here's the thing: I love the idea of taco salads, but I'm almost always disappointed when I order one in a restaurant: They are always made with shredded iceberg lettuce. Okay, I get it: iceberg is crunchy. But it's … [Read more...]