gameday Archives - Jackie Newgent

cauliflower hash brown patties

by Jackie Newgent | September 8, 2017 | 2 Comments

I was recently asked by someone with diabetes if I had a lower-carb version of a hash brown patty. I didn’t at that time, but now I do! These cauliflower hash brown patties are the delicious result—-with cauliflower swapped in place of potato. These patties do get nicely browned and a slight bit crisp. (These are not deep fried in order to keep them calorie-friendly; so, don’t expect extra crispiness!) My personal trick: Make these in advance and keep chilled in the refrigerator. Then over the next several days, quickly heat the number of patties that you need. Reheat in a toaster oven … or even a regular toaster! (Hint: For those of you who don’t need to curb calories,...

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.

spicy buffalo cauliflower wings

by Jackie Newgent | February 1, 2014 | 0 Comments

I don’t think I’ve ever been to a Super Bowl gathering where chicken wings were not part of the feast. Though I skip them since I prefer to spend my calories elsewhere. Now here’s a way for us all to partake in their party popping goodness in a veggie friendly way. These spicy buffalo cauliflower wings are made with cauliflower. They’re boneless too, of course. I heard about some folks doing this, but I needed to try it out for myself in my own culinary style. They won’t taste like chicken (since there’s no chicken in them), but they are every bit a spicy hot bite. Definitely worth a try!

cara cara pilaf with almonds & pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | December 23, 2012 | 0 Comments

Some people might be surprised to hear that I approve of culinary shortcuts … at least on occasion! However, I am particular about what those quick picks are. For me, it still needs to be 100% “real.” One fast fix that I’m a fan of is 90-second brown rice. That sure beats the 50 minutes that this whole grain food can take. But then I take this fast side and stir simple yet lovely accents into it. Here, it makes it seem like you spent an hour preparing an enticing dish, not just a few minutes! The Cara Cara, which is also known as “the pink orange” or a red navel orange, has ruby red pulp like a pink grapefruit...

black bean & butternut squash chili

by Jackie Newgent | November 29, 2012 | 3 Comments

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!