This beef chili recipe is very special to me. It's based off of my Grandma's chili. Since I have such a great food memory (yes, it's a thing), I never forgot what a steaming bowl of grandma's chili tasted like. It was such a huge part of my childhood. Although, my grandma didn't write the recipe down, my mom told me the gist of how she made it. Making this beef chili has become a tradition of mine. Every year, once the days start to become shorter, and the temperature starts to dive, I … [Read more...]
Traditional Irish Stew (with Beef or Lamb)
This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have updated it for a better user experience. Enjoy. Hi Friends. Happy March!!! March means two things for me: 1) Spring is almost, slowly on it's way. 2) St. Patrick's Day!!!!! Both are very, very good things!!! This traditional Irish stew is a recipe that I made in 2016. It reminded me of the stews I ate in cozy pubs when I was living in Dublin, Ireland. In 2008 I spent a semester of my Junior year of college … [Read more...]
Lighter Butter Chicken (30 Minutes)
This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Behold butter chicken. One of the best meals you will ever taste! In. Your. Life!!! Not joking. I truly love all the food I make and share with you on the blog, but any Indian dishes, especially this butter chicken is next level good! I had shared this recipe back in the early days and was excited how I was able to re-create one of my favorite dishes that I order at our … [Read more...]
Roasted Chicken with Root Veggies
Hi, Friends, I have good news for you! This recipe you are about to read is a one-pan-meal! That's right, you will only have to wash one pan after cooking Roasted Chicken with Root Veggies. I guess you might have to wash the knife you use to cut up your veggies and the plates you eat off of, but we can handle that, right? Other than that all of the veggies and the glorious roasted chicken pieces with crispy skin cook together in one pan. Basically you should be doing a little celebration dance … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
Raise your hand if you love Italian food! I do, I do! Who doesn’t? All of that pasta with delicious sauce and cheese melted on top. Hungry yet? Despite my love for Italian food I usually try to stay away from it, aside from the occasional treat. I usually feel too bloated and sluggish after eating all of those empty carbs. Anyone else agree with me on this one? Enter spaghetti squash! My friends, if you have not tried spaghetti squash in place of wheat spaghetti with some pasta sauce on … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Smoky Pork Chili
If there is only one recipe that you will make from Robust Recipes during the month of October it should be this Slow Cooker Smoky Pork Chili! Well okay, you should also make Coconut Pumpkin Spice Latte because pumpkin spice + coconut! Enough said. Here’s the thing: I am not a very skilled slow cooker user. Growing up my mom never used one, so I never really learned the art of cooking with a slow cooker. The ironic thing is slow cookers are supposed to be one of the easiest ways to cook, … [Read more...]
Beet and Green Apple Spinach Salad with Curry Dressing
You know those days when all you need is a nice, big, healthy salad? Your body is craving a ton of veggies and good-for-you super foods because you ate out one too many times in the past week indulging in that cheesy, greasy slice of pizza. When I say, “you,” I really mean myself. Although let’s be honest, if you’re anything like me then you most likely have done the same thing at least at one point in your life, right? Please say yes. Beet and Green Apple Spinach Salad with Curry Dressing is … [Read more...]
Pan Seared Cod with Blistered Tomatoes
Do you remember in March how excited I was about planting our very first garden? With our first full summer living in our very first house with our own fairly large yard we could not wait to plant a little herb/veggie garden. Paul and I had visions of walking out our back door to pick fresh tomatoes and strawberries. Once spring arrived we began observing a spot in the yard where the sun would generously give our little garden plenty of light. We found the perfect spot. It had an area that was … [Read more...]
Mexican Millet Power Bowls with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette (V + GF)
Friends, I am pleased to introduce to you: Mexican Millet Power Bowls with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette! As I may have mentioned a few times before, Paul and I own a small, charming house that was built in 1910! We fell in love with its beautiful original oak woodwork that adorns the archways, base boards, and crown molding. What does our oak woodwork have to do with Mexican Millet Power Bowls with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette? I’m getting there. As our house is 105 years old, it is not … [Read more...]
Spinach Berry Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
There are times when a girl needs a huge honkin' salad for dinner. Tons of leafy greens, some crunchy nuts, and a good homemade dressing can make the perfect side salad in a pinch. There are also times when a girl needs more; she needs a salad that is going to make her feel amazing for eating so many leafy-good-for-you greens and one that has all sorts of textures and flavors that will keep her satisfied for hours. When I am creating an entree salad I usually opt for kale or spinach because … [Read more...]
