stir-fry Archives - Jackie Newgent

general tso’s tofu with cauliflower

by Jackie Newgent | March 6, 2022 | 7 Comments

My favorite answer to takeout is this general tso’s tofu with cauliflower recipe. It’s tastier and plant-friendlier than typical carry-out Chinese food. And while it’s definitely not as quick or simple, I promise that preparing it is completely worth the effort. Plus, you can prep much of it in advance.

simple spicy peanut seitan

by Jackie Newgent | March 22, 2021 | 2 Comments

If you enjoy making an easy stir fry and you like peanuts, then you need this simple spicy peanut seitan in your life! And if you like high-flavored recipes, you need this in your life immediately!

kung pao tempeh stir-fry

by Jackie Newgent | March 9, 2020 | 8 Comments

There’s no need to order take-out when you can cook up this flavor-packed kung pao tempeh stir-fry at home! You’ll love all of the hearty textures in the stir-fry thanks to bell peppers, bok choy, tempeh, scallions, and peanuts. And if you’re a fan of ginger or garlic or both, you’ll enjoy plenty of that here, too. Whisk the kung pao stir-fry sauce (or, just call it “awesome sauce!”) in advance to get it to the table fast.

freekeh fried “rice”

by Jackie Newgent | April 24, 2019 | 1 Comment

Whenever there’s a way to prevent food waste, count me in! In fact, I find it to be a culinary adventure. You never know what you might be able to create from leftover food scraps, like this freekeh fried “rice” that’s got wow-worthy flavor.

seasonal indonesian-inspired tempeh & veggie stir-fry

by Jackie Newgent | December 21, 2017 | 5 Comments

I played a little party game when creating this recipe. Fun, fun! It’s “Grab a Book and Cook!” The goal is to makeover a recipe found on any combination of page 2017 (a celebration of the year). So, I grabbed my nearest cookbook, which was the 2005 edition of Nigel Slater’s The Kitchen Diaries, and turned to page 102. There I found the instructions for Stir-Fried Mushrooms, Spring Leaves and Lemon Grass. That’s all I needed to provide the stir-fry inspiration for this seasonal indonesian-inspired tempeh & veggie stir-fry recipe. I transformed the concept of a spring stir-fried veggie dish into a seasonally-versatile stir-fried vegan entrée. You’ll find an Indonesian flavor twist as well as the addition of tempeh for...