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easy spring strawberry salad

by Jackie Newgent | March 4, 2020 | 5 Comments

If you like “no-recipe-required” recipes, you’ll love this easy spring strawberry salad! All you need for measuring purposes is one clean hand! You can play with the concept with add-on’s if you wish, like cashew cheese, red onion, avocado, and fresh mint. You can follow this same “recipe” with other fruits too, like mangos, peaches, and grapes. Hope you enjoy this taste of the season. Happy spring (to be)!

roasted butternut squash skewers

by Jackie Newgent | October 12, 2015 | 7 Comments

butternut squash skewers on marble with fresh sage leaves

You simply can’t go wrong by serving roasted butternut squash as a seasonal side dish. But adding extra herbs and spice and serving it as a fun hors d’oeuvres on skewers is way more intriguing. So voila, here’s the recipe for roasted butternut squash skewers! These seasonal vegetable kebabs are crazy good! And when you’re able to give each and every butternut squash cube the individual attention it deserves, you’ll be more satisfied.

the best baked french fries

by Jackie Newgent | December 22, 2014 | 14 Comments

I was trying to create the perfect healthier french fries. But I wanted them to taste as yum-worthy as the fried version. This “best baked french fries” recipe is the result! In this skin-on recipe, I didn’t go “diet-y” by just spritzing the potato slices with cooking spray, baking ’em, and calling it a day. My goal was to create a French fry recipe that everyone would want to make again and again. And I wanted them to taste amazing just as is–no condiments required (unless you prefer your fries dunked in something!). A highlight is that you’ll get some antioxidant benefits by keeping on the potato peels and sprinkling with several spices. The spices (garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper,...

vegan spinach and hemp seed pesto

by Jackie Newgent | December 4, 2014 | 3 Comments

I like to start the day off with a great big spoonful of Hemp Hearts to help kick off my protein intake for the day. They’ve got 10 grams of protein in a 3-tablespoon serving! But I don’t stop there. I really love the cool little seeds for their taste and texture in so many recipes. Here’s my newest creation … vegan spinach and hemp seed pesto! It tastes luscious, but provides fewer calories than the original (if that’s your goal!). It’s 100% plant-based, too. But if you’re a little bit more of a traditionalist, you can just stir a little bit of grated vegan Parmesan-style cheese into the finished pesto recipe.

mexican breakfast scramble

by Jackie Newgent | September 15, 2014 | 4 Comments

This Huevos rancheros-inspired breakfast scramble is my go-to recipe idea when in the mood for a plant-based egg entrée with plenty of intrigue. It’s a fun and tasty way to get your grains. It’s a winner for anyone fond of Mexican cuisine. It’s ideal if you need to follow a gluten-free lifestyle. Plus, it’s a perfect pick when you want a meat-free breakfast (or brunch or lunch or dinner!) dish for four in 20 minutes or less. Hint: Make this Mexican breakfast scramble next Meatless Monday!