sauce Archives - Jackie Newgent

the best creamy pumpkin marinara sauce recipe

by Jackie Newgent | December 2, 2024 | 1 Comment

Bowl of creamy pumpkin pasta with fresh basil

Hello comfort food season! Nothing says comfort quite like a rich, velvety sauce that bridges the gap between classic Italian flavors and cozy winter-time vibes. So meet The Best Creamy Pumpkin Marinara Sauce Recipe. This velvety sauce is likely to become your new favorite kitchen obsession… a magical blend that transforms an ordinary pasta night into something beyond the ordinary. You’ll love the robust taste of marinara softened by the silky earthiness of pumpkin. Plus, it’s got a hint of garlic and subtle nutty undertone from cashews. Ultimately, it’s both indulgent and nourishing. The best of both food worlds!

chickpea fries with mint and sumac

by Jackie Newgent | February 22, 2024 | 1 Comment

plate of panisse with sea salt and fresh mint sprigs

Think of them as fries with a pulse! That pulse is chickpeas—so, literally, they do feature a pulse. Indulging in these chickpea fries with mint and sumac will satisfy that craving for French fries along with an extra punch of protein. The “real” name for these bites of scrumptiousness is panisse—a street food snack that’s popular in the south of France.

fresh zhoug

by Jackie Newgent | February 7, 2024 | 1 Comment

Zhoug (or zhug or schug) is a Middle Eastern sauce (originally from Yemen) featuring herbs, spices, and chili peppers. I’ve been enjoying it for eons … it may be my favorite condiment of all time! This fresh zhoug is considered a hot sauce, but this version offers just a hint of heat since you’ll remove the seeds and veins (membranes) of the jalapeños or other chili peppers to allow all the other bright and earthy flavors to shine.

fuchsia fun sauce

by Jackie Newgent | April 10, 2023 | 1 Comment

What exactly is fuchsia fun sauce? It’s just an easy roasted beet sauce. But I prefer my name for it because, after all, it’s fuchsia, it’s fun, and it’s a sauce!

kung pao drizzle sauce

by Jackie Newgent | March 13, 2023 | 1 Comment

I’m a big, BIG fan of Kung Pao tempeh or tofu; so, I figured why not spread the love by making Kung Pao Drizzle Sauce to transform practically anything into a kung pao inspired dish. It’s really easy to make. And it’s got wow-worthy taste!