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holiday tree snack board

by Jackie Newgent  |  December 17, 2023  |  1 Comment
I was planning to serve just a little snack of middle eastern nibbles. But after browsing through the pages of my talented friend Frances Largeman-Roth’s awesome new book, Everyday Snack Tray, I was inspired to transform it into a snack board. And since it’s nearly Christmas, I let my favorite holiday do the rest of the inspo. This holiday tree snack board is so much more joyful than simply eating sliced cucumbers w/dip, right?!
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roasted greek eggplant with plant-based feta

by Jackie Newgent  |  November 30, 2023  |  3 Comments
(Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) If you’re ready to elevate your side dish game, you’ll adore this hearty recipe straight from the pages of The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook! Yes, that’s my newest cookbook. (Find out more about it HERE!) I hope you’ll check it out soon if you have diabetes or prediabetes—or if you simply want some creative plant-filled dishes! At the heart of all the 100% plant-based recipes is deliciousness. In the meantime, let’s dive into the world of Mediterranean-inspired goodness with this Roasted Greek Eggplant with Plant-Based Feta recipe.
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crispy panko-baked eggplant tenders

by Jackie Newgent  |  February 21, 2021  |  4 Comments
Nope, these crunchy beauties are not chicken fingers or fish sticks; they’re my crispy panko-baked eggplant tenders! And nope, they don’t taste like chicken fingers or fish sticks; they taste like crispy panko-baked eggplant tenders, of course! In other words, they are full of plant-based goodness and topped with extra delight.
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plant-based eggplant-baby bella “meatballs”

by Jackie Newgent  |  February 14, 2021  |  10 Comments
If it’s a spaghetti and meatball kind of day, these super-tasty, plant-based eggplant-baby bella “meatballs” are what you need in your life right now … even if you’re not a vegetarian. I reserve this recipe for a lazy Sunday since it does take a bit of time to prepare. But it’s totally worth it! In other words, you’ll want to plan for a good 45 minutes for prep. If you’ve got the time, no stressing out is required to roast these flavorful stand-ins for beefy meatballs. It can actually be a zen-like culinary experience if you add spa-like background tunes. (I’m actually not kidding about that!) Or make it a fun evening to cook as a couple, family, or besties...
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