Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Vegan Chili Skillet with Quinoa

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We are moving right along with your dinner series! I mean how is it Thursday right now?! This week is going by too fast, I hope you've been enjoying all of the recipes we've made so far. Vegan chili skillet with quinoa is here, just in time to warm you up and comfort you during that cool fall weather! Are you ready?! Chili is the ultimate comfort food for me this time of year. I make a batch of my Grandma's chili every season, without fail. Maybe it's the nostalgia of eating my Grandma's … [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...]

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...]

Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream (+ DIY Natural Food Coloring)

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Hi friends, I write this post with a heart filled with heaviness and sadness, yet also filled with so much love. I so badly want to talk about this vegan mint chip ice cream that is amazingly delicious, creamy, and that doesn't taste like it's vegan one bit. And we will get to all of that in a moment but first I must speak what's in my heart. I am not usually one to publicly share my opinions on what's happening in the world, or to even share my grief. I prefer to look at the brighter side of … [Read more...]

Basil Mint Lemon Slushie

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Are you ready for the most refreshing drink you will have all summer long?! Maybe even in your LIFE - Yup it's that good!!! Basil mint lemon slushie is here for all of your refreshment needs! This is not your typical slushie with some kind of artificial flavored-overly-sweetened-syrup poured on top of crushed ice.(<- Gross! BTW I don't remember the last time I had a slushie ha!) This is way better than that. It has fresh basil, fresh mint, a little lemon zest, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and … [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...]

Boozy Fudgsicles (Vegan + Gluten Free)

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Guess what, Saturday was my BIRTHDAY!!!! And these boozy fudgsicles are my birthday treat. It seems right because I'm pretty sure I never had a fudgsicle until I was in college, so at 31 it's time to make up for my lack of fudgsicle devouring. Even better, I threw in a little bit of Rum for good measure! Because at 31 I still know how to PARTY! In all seriousness, how am I 31?! It felt like 5 minutes ago I was graduating college. When I don't put a label on my age TBH I don't feel any older … [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...]

5 Ingredient Peach Lavender Chia Jam

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Did you know that you can make your own jam without a ton of sugar, without pectin, and without canning?!?! All you need are some chia seeds to help thicken things up! Chia seeds, what can't you do?! All you need is 5 ingredients (+water) and about 30 minutes to make the ultimate summertime jam to spread on your toasts and your bagels and anything you want! The combo of the fresh summertime peaches cooked down a little and the hint of lavender is one that will surprise you. The first time I … [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...]