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red beans & rice plant-based burger patties

by Jackie Newgent  |  August 13, 2023  |  3 Comments
I’m a big, BIG veggie burger fan. It’s such a fun way to get plants! I don’t think I really have a favorite, but I do have a go-to recipe that I make the most often. This is it! These red beans & rice plant-based burger patties are so easy to make—and tasty, nourishing, and versatile. They look pretty darn close to the “real thing,” too.
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herbed freekeh salad with avocado, pistachios and citrus vinaigrette

by Jackie Newgent  |  October 2, 2022  |  1 Comment
What am I eating right now? This herbed freekeh salad with avocado, pistachios and citrus vinaigrette. I’m absolutely hooked on it — it’s got so many bright flavors, contrasting textures, and yummy things going on. Another cool thing about it is that you can use this as a recipe template and make it hundreds of different ways so you can match the season or use up what you have on hand just by varying the grain and produce picks. But when in doubt, simply make this recipe as is … it’s awesome!
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worldly roasted tofu cubes

by Jackie Newgent  |  September 14, 2022  |  1 Comment
One of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare tofu is by making a batch or two of these worldly roasted tofu cubes. While you can enjoy them straight from the oven, I actually prefer to divide the recipe into three jars, season them each differently, then have them available whenever I need a simple and flavorful protein pick throughout the week.
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curried chickpea salad with grilled veggies

by Jackie Newgent  |  June 1, 2022  |  1 Comment
On the lookout for a tasty new plant-based salad for your next cookout or picnic? I was! So, I created this curried chickpea salad with grilled veggies. And it’s my absolute favorite new thing. It’s sooo flavorful, colorful, aromatic, and filling. It’s easy to fix. And it’s full of inviting texture and “superfoodiness” (I think I just made up that word)!
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