Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Carrot Cake Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze (GF + DF)

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I've been having a moment with baked goods in muffin/cupcake form lately. First I made my Gluten Free Chocolate Beet Cupcakes, next I made my Grain Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins and now these Carrot Cake Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze. I just can't seem to help myself. Spring time makes me want muffins! Honestly you could totally make this recipe into bread, just cook it a little longer. See, problem solved! These muffins find us that the perfect time, when we need something cozy and … [Read more...]

Simple Spring Salad with Sugar Snap Peas and Burrata

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Hi and welcome to the first official day of SPRING!!!!!!! AKA the BEST SEASON OF THE YEAR!!! Even if it doesn't quite feel like spring just yet I know it's on it's way! Don't you just LOVE everything about spring?! The transformation, from blah brown winter to beautiful bright green little buds popping up on the trees. Yes, okay, it's a bit muddy at times and rainy but for me there is something so magical about the transformation from the hibernation to re-birth that gets me as excited as a … [Read more...]

Super Green Pineapple Lime Cilantro Smoothie

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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAAAAAAYYYYYY!!! Today I don't have a traditional Irish recipe, which is how I like to roll!!! Instead I have a GREEN recipe for you - Super Green Pineapple Lime Cilantro Smoothie to be exact! It's sweet, tangy from the lime, and pineapple-y with hints of cilantro and spicy ginger! Also, my Instagram is looking a little brown and orange lately. It's time my friends, for a bright green recipe! Cause Instagram says so! Smoothies, especially green ones are a great way to … [Read more...]

Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Arugula Pesto

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Hi friends, I am having a moment with soup! First I shared my Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, then my Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana Soup. Last Wednesday I shared a bonus post of 16 Gluten Free Soups for When You're Sick - a round up of simple, nourishing, comforting soups from food bloggers to help you feel better when you're under the weather. AND NOW my Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Arugula Pesto!!!! To be honest, I LOVE all of these soup recipes but it's a little hard to think about hot … [Read more...]

Lentil Mushroom Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

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Are you ready to reinvent taco night?! Lentil Mushroom Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce are waiting for you! Lentil Mushroom Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce are hearty and satisfying. The lentil/quinoa "meat" has taco seasoning and fire roasted tomatoes - it's topped with big strips of sauteed portobello mushrooms, and all of it is drizzled with a creamy chipotle sauce that's a little spicy, super smoky, and slightly sweet. It is pretty rare that I eat a meal without meat or other some … [Read more...]

Savory Curried Oatmeal with Veggies and Fried Egg

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Do you get into a breakfast rut? On the week days you are such in a hurry that you just make the same old thing you make almost every weekday morning, whatever is easiest, quickest and requires the least amount of thinking - because morning! For me it ends up being two fried eggs and toast. After a while I feel so blah about my breakfast. Same old, same old...boring! Yet I get it, it's hard to make the time for anything but your go to breakfast in the morning. Friends, breakfast is the most … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Sage Hummus

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It's the day after Christmas! Can you believe it?! I hope everyone had a magical and fun Christmas. As you read this I am flying to Texas to spend the remainder of our Christmas break with my extended family. I might be a little excited to see a little extra green than what I am used to - and also my family! Let's talk about hummus, shall we? You know that I can't go too long without sharing another hummus recipe idea with you, right?! I have literally shared a hummus recipe each month from … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Apple Cider + Boozy Bar

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Christmas is literally two days away! Can you feel the magical excitement surrounding you during these days leading up to Christmas?! It's one of the best feelings there is! Drink it in as much as you can. Speaking of drinking I've got one for you that will make you feel all warm and cozy inside, hot apple cider!! Only we are making it ourselves, in a slow cooker because we like easy and not having to watch over something while it boils. I know what you are thinking: but cider is more of a fall … [Read more...]

Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Artichoke Dip

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Do you know what you need?! You need a good, hearty dip to serve at your Christmas or New Year's Eve parties. This Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Artichoke Dip is exactly the one!! It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with spinach, onion, artichoke hearts, and of course Brussels sprouts and it is glorious! Spinach artichoke dip is one of my favorite things to find at a party or to order as an appetizer at a restaurant when we are with a big group of friends. Within the past couple of years Brussels … [Read more...]

Matcha Cherry Energy Balls

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It's officially Christmas time! We have turkey leftovers in the fridge from Thanksgiving, our Christmas tree is up, and my Pandora station has been switched to Christmas music until further notice! I am loving every second of it! We've got our heavy duty down alternative comforter on our bed, plus our super soft flannel sheets and combined it is the warmest, most comfortable bed on the planet! Trust me we need all of this warmth with the leaky 1910 windows and the cold hard wood floors. The … [Read more...]