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tofu scramble with caramelized mushrooms, spinach & “feta”

by Jackie Newgent | November 11, 2025 | 1 Comment

I enjoy lots of versions of vegan scrambles, including chickpea scramble, tofu-chickpea scramble, and this … tofu scramble with caramelized mushrooms, spinach & “feta!” It’s a joy to wake up to this skillet full of savory comfort.

mediterranean salad with sumac tahini dressing

by Jackie Newgent | November 18, 2019 | 1 Comment

This fall I have had the pleasure to have Leah Kern as my dietetic intern. She loves story-telling about food—and she has quite an adventurous eating style. Her default meals have a Mediterranean flair. So, I asked her to create a seasonal Mediterranean-style recipe for you. (Check out her instagram page for food and stories @foodfor_thought_.) She created this awesome salad that I’ll be sure to be making often. Here’s her story about the delightful salad—and the recipe!

sweet potato pappardelle with greens and cashew cheese

by Jackie Newgent | July 23, 2017 | 0 Comments

On a recent trip to the Quad Cities, I visited Freight House Farmers’ Market in Davenport, Iowa and picked up some really cool pastas, including sweet potato pappardelle, dark chocolate linguine, lavender fettuccine, and Tunisian harissa fettuccine. I was so excited to see that it all made it back in my suitcase without breaking, too! This is what I made with the pappardelle. (Hint: If you’d like to prepare this recipe with the same pasta I used, order it here.)

vintage veggie abundance bowl

by Jackie Newgent | October 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

Like leftovers? I do! I do! In fact, sometimes I enjoy leftover vegetable dishes more than when originally made. Part of that may be because I consider leftovers as “vintage” cuisine! The other is because I may spend less time actively cooking. I made this one with extra Seasonal Butternut Squash Hash Browns. So good! Beyond the veggies, I stir hemp seeds into the brown rice to significantly pump up the plant-based protein. And I finish it with a little touch of soft goat-style cashew cheese for a touch of creamy decadence. It’s a complete meal-in-one thanks especially to 26 grams of protein … which can be especially important when not getting enough protein throughout the day. Plus, it’s yum!...

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.