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fresh pineapple-cucumber salsa

by Jackie Newgent | December 22, 2015 | 4 Comments

The new year is fast approaching! If you plan to eat healthier or lose weight this year, it’s the best time to remember that small changes can and do really add up to big differences over the year. With that in mind, I wanted to share something tasty with you to help kick-start your healthful eating efforts. The Recipe Redux task for the month was to “grab a book and cook.” Specifically, I needed to choose a recipe on page 54 or 154 in the chosen book (that’s because the Recipe Redux is 54 months old)! So I pulled Truly Mexican by Roberto Santibañez from my cookbook armoire, and found Spicy Fresh Pineapple Salsa on page 54. It’s already a...

vegan dark chocolate-pumpkin bread

by Jackie Newgent | November 22, 2015 | 38 Comments

From Thanksgiving through Christmas, you can usually find me baking up some goodies, watching holiday rom-coms, or hosting parties … or all of the above! So it’s the perfect excuse for me to create a new fresh-from-the-oven treat, like this vegan dark chocolate-pumpkin bread. It’s basically a glammed up pumpkin bread. It’s big on chocolateness. It has a just-right amount of sweetness. And, as a bonus, it’s 100% plant based.

blanco huevos rancheros

by Jackie Newgent | November 12, 2015 | 0 Comments

My newest cookbook, The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook, 2nd edition, is here … perfect timing for American Diabetes Month! Each recipe in the book is ideal to be enjoyed by people with diabetes, prediabetes, heart health issues, or simply looking to improve their diet. Click here for more about it. I can’t wait for you to take a taste! Enjoy this “sneak peek” recipe to get your day started right: Blanco Huevos Rancheros. This version is an egg whites-only dish since yolks are not always included in certain diets for people with diabetes. Plus, using all egg whites here helps me to keep this recipe calorie-friendly while including other tasty, nutritious, yet rich ingredients, such as avocado and cheese. It’s a...

pistachio and garnet sweet potato risotto

by Jackie Newgent | October 22, 2015 | 4 Comments

Food Day is October 24! The focus for this year’s Food Day is Toward a Greener Diet. So celebrate real food and say “cheers” to eating less meat and enjoying more whole plant-based foods; it’s better for you, the animals, and our environment. Here’s a tip: If you’re not already doing so, pick at least three specific days each week to go meatless, beginning on Meatless Monday. Mark it on your e-calendar so you don’t forget! Already doing that? Keep going, one day at a time, until most or all of your meals are meat free. Small changes toward a greener diet absolutely do add up. This recipe is just one small step to help you do just that. But that’s...

roasted butternut squash skewers

by Jackie Newgent | October 12, 2015 | 7 Comments

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! 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. This recipe can be easily doubled for a party buffet. The skewers are perfect to help you ‘Sideline Meat’ on Meatless Monday nights. Pair them with almond nog for a holiday celebration! Calories saved: 107 Why it’s better for you? The just-right portion size is a fun way to boost party-time veggie...

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