Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler (Gluten Free)

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Who wants in on this strawberry rhubarb cobbler?!?! The perfect combo of sweet and tart fruit that's hot and bubbly topped with a butter-y crunchy biscuit topping with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream! YES, I am thinking you do want some! Good, because my rhubarb is growing like crazy this year! Grab your spoon and come on over to help me eat this, please! Is there any better combo than strawberry rhubarb?! The perfect balance of sweet and tart! Actually, if I were eating this … [Read more...]

My Go To Hummus Recipe

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Okay friends, today is a very special day! Today I am republishing one of my favorite recipes of all times....my go to hummus recipe! Over the years I have made a bunch of different flavors of hummus (10 to be exact), some of my faves being: loaded Greek hummus, pesto hummus, and loaded butternut squash hummus, so much fun to be had with the blank flavor canvas that is hummus! Even after all of that flavor experimenting the one hummus recipe that I make most often is this regular, plain old … [Read more...]

30 Minute Healthy Matcha Granola

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Can I just start out by saying how much I LOVE spring weather?! It's my absolute favorite. I mean not so much the muddiness at the beginning, but right now when everything starts to transform from brown to bright green and little pops of color from the flowers!!! Everything goes POOF - it's truly magical and makes my soul happy! Honestly, this is the time of year when all the frigid weather and snow seem worth it - I'm reminded why I live in a part of the world that has 4 seasons...that … [Read more...]

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad (Gluten Free)

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I used to think that the only thing curly parsley was good for was a garnish at a restaurant, and a bad one at that. This quinoa tabbouleh salad has 100% changed my thoughts about curly parsley! This salad transforms curly parsley from a gross piece of greenery on my plate into a crunchy, tangy, refreshing salad that's super satisfying. Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad that traditionally uses bugur wheat as the grain. I decided to make my version of Tabbouleh salad using quinoa because … [Read more...]

Roasted Baba Ganoush (Eggplant Dip)

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Everybody make room for some baba ganoush!!!!! See ya later hummus!!! Umm just kidding hummus, I still love you - you're my everyday dip whereas baba ganoush is my special occasion/party dip. Not because baba ganoush is super fancy or anything but because it takes a little more time than just throwing some chickpeas into a food processor and blending away - but trust me it's soooo worth it! If you're like..."what is this weird sounding stuff you speak of?!" Baba ganoush is a Middle Eastern dip … [Read more...]

Super Easy Thai Crunch Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Hello big beautiful rainbow salad!!!! Guys, this Thai crunch salad with tahini dressing is my favorite salad of all times...okay, maybe not, but it is for now. 4 reasons why I am obsessed with this Thai crunch salad: It's huge and it's packed with veggies. It's a-make-in-advance-kind-of-salad. The veggies are hearty enough that you don't need to worry about any soggy/wilty lettuce situation - THE WORST!!! You can make this Thai crunch salad several days in advance enjoy it for … [Read more...]

Matcha Energy Balls with Black Sesame Seeds

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Another matcha green tea recipe? Absolutely, positively YES!!! I have become a little bit obsessed with matcha green tea. I shared a recipe for soft matcha blueberry cookies on the blog last week, I have also been loving matcha lattes on weekend mornings, and now these cute little matcha energy balls.  I have no shame for all of the matcha consumption. GIVE ME MORE MATCHA PLEASE!!!! In the last few years I have really learned to love the subtle grassy taste of matcha green tea powder that only … [Read more...]

Curried Cauliflower Tacos with Crispy Tofu & Curry Sauce

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Is everyone here excited for curried cauliflower tacos?!?! I think the answer is YES! Let's cut right to the chase, Here's what's happening with these curried cauliflower tacos: crispy tofu (see photo below) - I'm kind of new to the land of tofu and I have learned that texture is EVERYTHING! roasted cauliflower with curry powder - THE BEST! crunchy, tangy, slightly onion-y quick pickled red onions - just so yum on pretty much everything! tahini curry sauce - quick and simple … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Carrot Soup

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Well hello there beautiful creamy ginger carrot turmeric soup! Made in the Instant Pot you say? YES! You're only 30 minutes away from silky smooth soup. And you barely have to lift a finger. Well except to chop the carrots, but after that all you do is turn on your Instant Pot and let it take care of the rest. Go put your feet up my friend, you deserve it! Dear, Instant Pot, you truly are magical! The Instant pot is like the unicorn of cooking appliances. It can do almost anything and take … [Read more...]

Thai Curry Soup with Crispy Tofu

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Our very first TOFU recipe is coming at ya!!!! And our 2nd recipe of 2018. I'm kinda digging the beautiful golden color of turmeric! Last recipe was my favorite golden granola with turmeric as the star. Now this Thai curry soup has a lovely golden hue due to the curry powder that has turmeric as it's base!  Not planned BTW. Maybe I should keep the theme going?! All golden recipes for January?! GOLDEN POWER! Moving on. I don't know why it's taken me THIS LONG to start working with tofu … [Read more...]