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roasted sweet potato, spicy lentil chili & cashew cheese

by Jackie Newgent  |  April 8, 2019  |  0 Comments
One of my favorite kitchen pastimes is to recreate comfort food into a new food experience. Ultimately, my goal is to make the dishes even tastier, healthier, and plant-ier (I think I made that word up?!) … and to elevate them so they’re a slight bit fancier. That’s what I did here. And don’t worry, it’s not complicated even though it might look like it. It’s my newest take on chili cheese fries. Yep, it’s still carb-rich … but at least it’s 100% “good” carbs!
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mini vegan chili and cheese bowls

by Jackie Newgent  |  March 2, 2015  |  0 Comments
Every year I create a new chili recipe. This year I decided to have extra fun with it and make a party-friendly chili. This mini vegan chili and cheese bowlsrecipe is served up in personal-sized sourdough bread bowls. And yes, you can and should eat the bowl! The chili is a good-for-you bean lovers’ version along with my signature additions of cinnamon and fresh herbs. The bowls are topped with plant-based cheese–pick your favorite. To entertain in style, serve each of these awesome chili bowls topped with plant-based sour cream. Don’t forget some fresh or pickled jalapeño slices for a kick in the palate, too.
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black bean & butternut squash chili

by Jackie Newgent  |  November 29, 2012  |  3 Comments
Makes 4 servings: 1 3/4 cups each I’m a big football buff! And what food goes best with gameday? Chili, of course. I’ve created one that’ll be sure to please every palate. This full-flavored black bean & butternut squash chili is100% plant-based … and meat eaters may never realize it!
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chili nachos party platter

by Jackie Newgent  |  November 1, 2011  |  0 Comments
Makes 5 servings Football season … gotta love it! (Well, maybe if your team is doing well?) Football season food … gotta have it! But bench the 1000 calorie nachos and let your tastebuds tackle this playful, plant-based chili nachos party platter instead. It seems extra cheesy from the orange sweet potato. And it’s extra tasty from the mélange of vibrant ingredients. A cheerful appetizer to cheer on your team … or your favorite reality show star, if you wish. Go Buckeyes! (I know, I know … my team is having a challenging season.)
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