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creamy vegan pumpkin pasta “alfredo”

by Jackie Newgent  |  October 21, 2018  |  12 Comments
In need of some carbs … good carbs? You’ve found the right recipe! It’s no fettuccine Alfredo; it’s better! I was loosely inspired by the extra-rich pasta dish to make this Fall twist on it that’s more healthful and more flavorful! Rather than butter and parmesan cheese, I went with extra-virgin olive oil and creamy treenut cheese. You’ll get bonus velvetiness and a boost of color from a mixture of pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. You’ll also love the garlicky accent, crunchy pine nuts, and aromatic fresh basil leaves in this inspired “Alfredo” dish. Pick your favorite pasta shape. Altogether, it’s really, really comforting! You absolutely won’t have leftovers if you’re serving this for four! But since you’ll only use...
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candied pumpkin spice pecans

by Jackie Newgent  |  October 21, 2018  |  0 Comments
I’m nuts about nuts! I actually have over a dozen jars filled with various nuts on my kitchen island so that I can grab a handful anytime for any reason. During the fall, I find myself reaching for super nutritious pecans most often since they’re super versatile and pair so well with seasonal foods, like butternut squash, pumpkin, apples, and pears. I love them as the star of the show, too. That’s what this recipe is all about. The pecans are glazed with a just-right sweetness from coconut nectar. You can use pure maple syrup, if you prefer. The pumpkin pie spice provides that distinctive pumpkin pie-like flair, of course. And the pinch of sea salt punches up taste and...
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sweet potato hash brown breakfast skillet

by Jackie Newgent  |  September 30, 2018  |  2 Comments
If you’re looking for a weekend breakfast or brunch dish for two, this colorful Sweet Potato Hash Brown Breakfast Skillet is an ideal pick. Everything goes into one skillet—and it’s served from the skillet. So, you don’t have to worry about lots of pots to cleanup. But the best part is this is a scrumptious, 100% satisfying meal-in-one. And it’s an awesome way to get veggies. Try it … for lunch or dinner, too. (I do!)
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tree nut cheese, caramelized grape & pecan crostini

by Jackie Newgent  |  September 22, 2018  |  2 Comments
One of my first original food creations that I was so proud to show off as a kid was potato chip and bologna canapés. Yes, that’s little rounds of bologna on top of potato chips. As much as I’d like to say that the recipe stood the test of time, it’s definitely not part of my recipe repertoire anymore. But I still love making canapés. I created this plant-based, party-ready version one day out of edible odds and ends I had on hand … and it’s now one of my favorites. I prefer to call them crostini rather than canapés since it seems friendlier. I think my younger self would give this two thumbs up. Hope you enjoy its just-right...
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simple middle eastern scramble

by Jackie Newgent  |  August 30, 2018  |  0 Comments
When in doubt for what to fix for dinner, I scramble up some eggs for my entrée. Yep, I think of eggs as an anytime food, not just a breakfast-time fix. Then I top them with whatever I have on hand that I think will taste good together—-or that I don’t want to go to waste. I seriously don’t know if I’ve ever made the exact same version twice. That’s part of the fun! Today, I had a serious amount of fresh mint growing in one of the pots on my balcony; so, I figured I’d create a scramble with middle eastern flair. In addition to the fresh mint leaves, I topped these eggs with a sprinkling of harissa to...
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