Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Zucchini Blackberry Cornbread (Gluten Free)

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Hey friends. Guess what I just did?! I just fell down the last step of my stairs and hurt my foot. DON'T WORRY!!! Nothing serious, I got up and walked right away but it does hurt enough to put some ice on it. UGH what is happening in this Koch house? It wasn't too long ago that Paul took a tumble down the stairs and was on crutches for a week. Apparently we don't know how to walk down the stairs anymore. Maybe we should put and elevator in our house? What does hurting my foot have to do with … [Read more...]

15 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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First soup of the season! HEY FALL, I am officially ready for you now! I have my cozy bowl of hot soup to keep me warm during a chilly 50 degree day! But of course, we've had gorgeous September weather lately. Highs of  75 to 80 degrees. I finally decide to embrace fall and our September turns out to be warmer than our August was. So backwards. Really, I'm not complaining - I will enjoy end of summer weather for as long as it decides to grace me with it's presence. I love you … [Read more...]

Loaded Greek Hummus

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Have you heard of loaded hummus?! It's hummus that is taken to the next level by topping with a lot of yummy things - it's pretty much a salad in hummus form! You guys, it's like my dreams have been answered!!! It is no secret that I have a strong relationship with hummus, we go way back and we hang out a few times a week. I have enjoyed getting creative with my flavors like beet basil hummus and pesto hummus but I never thought to throw some stuff on top of plain hummus and eat it with … [Read more...]

Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Smoothie

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Hi, I made this cold, refreshing pineapple ginger turmeric smoothie for you to enjoy during the end of summer heat wave. Oh wait, it pretty much turned into fall overnight, here in Iowa at least. BUT for the rest of you lucky people who live somewhere warm and tropical this smoothie is for you. Okay us colder climate people can also enjoy this turmeric smoothie - I mean look at that beautiful golden color, perfect for fall. Just make sure you are all snuggled under a blanket while enjoying … [Read more...]

Roasted Chili Pepper Hummus

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It's august, how did we get here? This is the time, my friends to make sure that your summer is all that you wanted it to be! I realized that I haven't made a new hummus recipe since December when I made pumpkin sage hummus. Guys,  this needed to change ASAP because my love for hummus runs deep. I present to you roasted chili pepper hummus!!! Chili pepper hummus is loaded with roasted jalapeno and poblano pepper plus a little cilantro to round out all of those flavors. By roasting the jalapeno … [Read more...]

Golden Coconut Butter (5 Ingredients)

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If you've ever had coconut butter before you know it's quite the experience. It's basically shredded coconut that's blended up until it's rich and creamy and oh so delicious. No one ever imagined that coconut butter could ever get any better, right? It just did! Golden coconut butter has arrived! Golden milk, AKA turmeric milk has been a popular trend for quite a while. The popular, warming, comforting drink of dairy free milk and turmeric has stole my heart. My favorite version is my Chai … [Read more...]

Loaded Caprese Salad with Shrimp

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Caprese salad is a true beauty to behold. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with sliced tomatoes, all the basil leaves you can get your hands on and a little drizzle of olive oil. Perfect combo! Yes, I do love the flavors of that salad, BUT a lot of times when I eat it I want it to be more. I want a bunch of lettuce and some other veggies thrown on there. Can it be done without detracting from the amazing fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and fresh tomato combo? I think so! And loaded caprese salad … [Read more...]

Summer Zucchini Noodle Salad with Creamy Basil Avocado Sauce

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I have a zucchini growing in my garden right this very minute, pretty sure it's ready to be picked today! I know exactly what I'm going to do with my zucchinis as they continue to grow, make this delicious summer zucchini noodle salad! I mean isn't summer just amazing like that?! So many fresh vegetables to be devoured. Zucchini noodles, or zoodles are a trend that has been around a while. With good reason too, I mean why not turn your zucchini into a noodle shape? It's more fun to eat in a … [Read more...]

Easy Gluten Free Lo Mein

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Lo Mein isn't just for eating at Chinese restaurants anymore! It's for a quick weeknight side dish or a weekend lunch. Because guess what guys, it only takes about 25 minutes to make lo mein. Who knew?! I mean I always thought Lo mein was this sacred recipe that only Chinese restaurant chefs could make. Reality check, it's super easy!! Even though I don't follow a gluten free diet I do usually opt for rice over lo mein when eating at a Chinese restaurant. I often find that pasta weighs me … [Read more...]

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Spiced Almonds

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Salads salads salads! We are enjoying ALL of the salads over here! Are you ready for this shaved asparagus salad with spiced almonds?!?! Before we talk salads I have to tell you some fun news! We adopted a kitten over the long holiday! A six-week-old feisty and cuddly little girl. As I am typing this she is sleeping in a bed in my office - finally! I have grown up around cats but this is the youngest kitten I have adopted and she wants constant attention - literally as I wrote that sentence she … [Read more...]