fruits Archives - Jackie Newgent

grilled mango salad with avocado & pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | July 21, 2016 | 3 Comments

I crave salads in the summer. How about you? When that urge strikes, here’s a new salad for ya. If you’re a mango lover like I am, it’ll literally make your mouth water! To start, I created crosshatch grill marks on mango “cheeks.” Using grilled fruit is a simple way to upgrade a recipe! Not only does it add eye appeal, it adds memorable smoky flavor interest. What’s more, I used grilled mango in two ways here—as cubes and pureed into the dressing. It’s so nutritious, too.

juice-infused quinoa salad with pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | July 11, 2016 | 0 Comments

“How can I make quinoa taste good?” I’ve been asked that question a lot! Here’s one answer to that. Use juice as the cooking liquid! Try a juice that’s a flavorful blend of fruit and veggie juices with no added sugar. It’ll pump up the nutritional value to superfood levels. Plus, it’ll provide color and memorable flavor. Here I used a juice that’s a blend of carrot, apple and lemon juices, ginger puree, and coriander. But you can simply use plain carrot or orange juice if you have that on hand. (Hint: Alternatively, you can use half juice and half water as the cooking liquid for a lighter touch!)

jackie’s green smoothie

by Jackie Newgent | December 29, 2013 | 3 Comments

You guessed it … Jackie’s green smoothie is a green smoothie that’s named after me! But you don’t have to be named Jackie to reap it’s benefits and deliciousness!