Robin Asbell

Minneapolis

Culinary Creator at Freelance

I'm a #cookbook author, teacher, YouTuber, and I love #realfood. I revel in delicious #Vegetarian, #Vegan, #WholeGrain and #plantbased. https://t.co/sKw7v8gcKs

Articles

I've Been Making Martha Stewart's 5-Ingredient Dessert for 20 Years-It's So Delicious

4 days ago | simplyrecipes.com | Robin Asbell

Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Robin AsbellWhy You'll Love It• Martha Stewart's Italian Cornmeal Cake calls for almond flour, cornmeal, sugar, all-purpose flour, and butter. • The cake has a dense, shortbread-like texture with a hint of sweetness. • The dough comes together in a food processor. • Pair the versatile cake with ice cream, fruit, or a lemon glaze. In the late '90s, I took a big leap and started a private chef business.
Hummus, 3 Ways | Experience Life

6 days ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Robin Asbell

Skip to content Join Members Experience Life Work Living Store More Sites Life Time Athletic Events Life Time Foundation Life Time Academy Culture of Inclusion Get the latest content and program updates from Life Time. Subscribe Life Time Member * I’m a Life Time member I’m not a Life Time member First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Nearest Life Time Club * If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ Makes Prep Time Cook Time Makes 3 cups | Prep time 10 minutes Ingredients Beet Hummus 1...
Cocoa-Almond Energy Bite

1 week ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Robin Asbell |Molly Kopischke

Makes 12 servingsPrep Time 10 minutesCook Time 0 minutes 1 cup soft dates1/4 cup rolled oats3 tbs. almond butter1/2 tsp. vanilla extract1 tbs. cocoa powder, plus 2 tbs. for coating STEP 1Place all the ingredients (minus the coating) in a powerful blender or food processor. STEP 2Blend, scraping down the sides frequently until the mixture forms a coarse purée. STEP 3Spread coating on a large plate.
The $4.89 ALDI Find Is Worth Every Penny

1 week ago | simplyrecipes.com | Robin Asbell

Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock When I first saw jars of pineapple spears in coconut water at ALDI, I immediately thought, “What a clever idea!” Instead of syrup or pineapple juice, the fruit is canned in lightly sweetened coconut water. Pineapple and coconuts grow in the same places and are a classic flavor combination, so it’s a natural pairing. And for $4.89, it’s a bargain, considering that Kroger has a very similar product for $8.
SOMETHING SIMPLE: Honey-Roasted Rhubarb Salad

2 weeks ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Kaelyn Riley |Maddie Augustin |Robin Asbell |Christy Rice

I think rhubarb is a bit misunderstood. To start, it’s a vegetable. People often mistake it for a fruit thanks to its frequent appearances in pies, crumbles, jams, and other sweet treats. Tart and vegetal, rhubarb is genuinely too acidic to be eaten on its own — it needs some sweetness or fat for balance, which is one reason it’s a common ingredient in American desserts.
Breakfast Egg Muffins

2 weeks ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Robin Asbell |Betsy Nelson |Molly Kopischke

STEP 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 6-cup muffin pan with paper liners, or grease with plenty of olive oil. STEP 2Whisk the eggs and salt in a medium bowl. If using yogurt, whisk into the eggs until smooth. If using lox, fold into the eggs until combined. STEP 3Heat olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, kale, and herbs, then stir to combine.
The Surprising Swap I Make for My Potato Salad

2 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Robin Asbell

Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock We all have our favorite potato salads, probably passed down from Grandma or Grandpa to Mom or Dad to you. Those are untouchable, right? Well, let me suggest that you shake things up with a one-ingredient swap. Potato salads are steeped in tradition, whether yours has mayo, boiled eggs, and pickles or some other familiar combo. But when you’re a private chef, coming up with a new twist keeps your clients excited about dinner.
Coconut-Lime Energy Bites

2 weeks ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Robin Asbell |Rebecca Katz

Makes Prep Time Cook Time Makes 12 servings | Prep time 10 minutesIngredients½ cup soft dates½ cup dried pineapple, coarsely chopped3 tbs. almond butter1 tbs. fresh lime juice2 tsp. fresh lime zest¼ cup coconut flakes, plus 2 tbs. for coatingDirectionsPlace all the ingredients (minus the coating) in a powerful blender or food processor. Blend, scraping down the sides frequently until the mixture forms a coarse purée. Spread coating on a large plate.
Make Your Own Trail Mix

3 weeks ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Robin Asbell |Betsy Nelson |Megan Gilmore |Molly Kopischke

STEP 1Mix base ingredients in a medium bowl. STEP 2In a medium sauté pan, warm oil for coating over medium heat, then add remaining coating ingredients and stir until mixture just starts to bubble. STEP 3Add base ingredients and stir well to coat. STEP 4Cook over medium-low heat for about two minutes, then add mix-ins and stir to combine.
My Easy Trick for Opening Stubborn Jar Lids

3 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Robin Asbell

Simply Recipes / Getty Images I’m no spring chicken, and years of kitchen labor have gifted me with knuckles that get a little spicy when I really lean into a stuck jar. These still-vital hands have let me know that I need to have some tricks up my sleeve when that jar of roasted peppers just won’t cooperate. The first thing to consider is the vacuum seal that was created when the lid was screwed on the hot jar at the factory.