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roasted vegetable hummus

by Jackie Newgent | September 2, 2014 | 2 Comments

I’m a big advocate of food never going to waste! So whenever I have extra vegetables getting lonely in the fridge, I often sauté them and toss with pasta, scrambled with eggs, or stuff into a burrito. Sometimes I create new flavors of hummus with them, too. So I decided it was time to write down the recipe and share it with all.

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 this savory spinach & “goat cheese” oatmeal alongside a cup of green tea and, if you wish, a serving of fresh seasonal fruit.

dark chocolate zucchini bread with pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | July 13, 2014 | 1 Comment

Chocolate Pistachio Zucchini Bread on cutting board with plates in background

I don’t do much baking in the summertime. But there’s always one thing that finds its way into my oven in July; that’s zucchini bread. This season I changed up tradition to create a chocolaty concoction. The result? This dark chocolate zucchini bread with pistachios. It’s a keeper! Disclosure Note: At time of posting, I was on the Pistachio Health consumer advisory board. I’m not paid for this posting. All recipe choices and opinions are my own.