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chilled grilled corn soup

by Jackie Newgent | August 19, 2014 | 0 Comments

We’re smack dab in the middle of corn* season in much of the country, including where I live in New York. So I thought I’d take advantage of it. Even though I love a good bowl of corn chowder, I really don’t want a steamy serving of it when it’s still so summery hot outside. That’s where this chilled corn soup comes in. It’s rich in flavor from the “naked” grilling of the corn, a hint of “heat” from jalapeño, and a generous pinch of earthy cumin. It provides sweet, smoky, and refreshing goodness in every spoonful! Calories saved: 270 Why it’s better for you? The extra creaminess is from beans, not half-n-half or cream

savory spinach & “goat cheese” oatmeal

by Jackie Newgent | August 12, 2014 | 3 Comments

A bowl of savory oatmeal, including this savory spinach & “goat cheese” oatmeal, is so much more interesting than the more traditional sweet version. And homemade oatmeal can be a quick and simple. Pre-prep the ingredients the night before, if you like. Then skip the snooze alarm and whip up this great-tasting, good-for-you, comforting take on oatmeal. By going savory instead of sweet, it’ll be more satisfying than a few extra minutes of disrupted sleep anyway! Enjoy alongside a cup of green tea and, if you wish, a serving of fresh seasonal fruit.

vegan hollandaise sauce

by Jackie Newgent | July 27, 2014 | 0 Comments

When enjoying brunch at a restaurant, I can’t resist ordering Eggs Florentine with Hollandaise sauce. But the über buttery sauce is unfortunately not-so-good for the heart. Luckily, I have a sneaky secret when at home: I whip up this simple vegan Hollandaise sauce. OK, so technically this isn’t Hollandaise sauce, in the classic sense. It doesn’t have egg yolks or butter—two key ingredients of this “mother” sauce. But my recipe is a really tasty and truly “real” option to the overly-indulgent original version.

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