Vegan Kitchen Notes Blog from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa
Vegan Protein Bars Are Here!
So excited to finally get these new Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars to you! It's a chewy no-bake protein bar made with peanut butter, pea protein, PB Fit powdered peanut butter, dates, peanuts, gluten-free oats, flax seeds, and a touch of maple syrup. Topped with melted dairy-free chocolate, crushed peanuts, and flaky sea salt.I worked on this recipe for a long time before it was good enough to add to the menu—maybe too long, but I had really high standards for these 😂 I wanted something that felt fancier and less sugary than your typical protein bar, and of...
Vegan Protein Bars Are Here!
So excited to finally get these new Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars to you! It's a chewy no-bake protein bar made with peanut butter, pea protein, PB Fit powdered...
A new salad with baked tofu!
This week we have a delicious mix of flavors, and a new dish that's my new favorite thing: the Za'atar Tofu Salad! This is the same lemon garlic za’atar seasoned tofu I’ve been making weekly at home and am obsessed with. Plus quinoa tabbouleh, pickled veggies, & aquafaba mayo-based dill dressing. 😍This new salad has a great mix of textures and flavors! Baked tofu coated with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and Middle Eastern za'atar seasoning (made of herbs & sesame seeds), is served with herby quinoa tabbouleh, pickled cabbage & turnips, spinach, cucumber, radish, and an aquafaba-based dill dressing.
A new salad with baked tofu!
This week we have a delicious mix of flavors, and a new dish that's my new favorite thing: the Za'atar Tofu Salad! This is the same lemon garlic za’atar seasoned...
New for 2026: Creamy Lemon Thyme Bake!
When making new meals for the NWK menu lately, my mindset has been to cook for all of you like I’d cook for myself or for loved ones. As a vegan of over 14 years, I feel best when I’m eating meals that center around whole food ingredients, and that are loaded with veggies and plant protein.This new Creamy Lemon Thyme Bake is made with broccoli, potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, butter beans, a wild rice blend and toasted almonds, all tossed in an oat milk-based lemon sauce simmered with fresh thyme.This kind of meal seems simple, but is filled with...
New for 2026: Creamy Lemon Thyme Bake!
When making new meals for the NWK menu lately, my mindset has been to cook for all of you like I’d cook for myself or for loved ones. As a...
A new pasta and soup are heading your way!
New dishes for 2026! Veggie-Packed Marinara: whole grain pasta or gluten-free brown rice macaroni, marinara sauce made of tomatoes, blended with cooked beets and carrots for extra flavor, nutrition, and natural sweetness. The sauce is simmered with kidney beans, herbs, and white wine. Topped with freshly cooked broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, roasted tomatoes, & fresh parsley Marry Me Cauliflower & White Bean Soup: a creamy base of vegetable broth mixed with coconut milk & oat milk, with cauliflower, great northern beans, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, fresh basil, & Italian herbs
A new pasta and soup are heading your way!
New dishes for 2026! Veggie-Packed Marinara: whole grain pasta or gluten-free brown rice macaroni, marinara sauce made of tomatoes, blended with cooked beets and carrots for extra flavor, nutrition, and...
Vegan Protein Cups are Assembled!
One of the best feelings is looking around the kitchen and seeing everything come together. We had several tables of these White Chocolate Raspberry Protein Cups + a couple more tables of the Poblano Ranch Quinoa Salads getting packaged at the same time. Such a pretty sight! ♥️It’s important to find joy in the little things right now. We are here every week to help nourish you and make life a little easier, hopefully with flavors that excite your tastebuds and plant-packed options that give you energy to do more of what you love.
Vegan Protein Cups are Assembled!
One of the best feelings is looking around the kitchen and seeing everything come together. We had several tables of these White Chocolate Raspberry Protein Cups + a couple more...
Changes for 2026!
Happy New Year! I can't wait to get back in the kitchen with the NWK team after two weeks off. It’s been years since we've taken this much time away, but it gave me time to rest and to work on new recipes, which was the perfect balance. Before we get to the menu, we have some important changes for 2026: 1. Our pick up window is now 4-6 pm Monday After a few years of doing pick ups from 4-6:30, we’ve noticed the majority of you come in the first two hours. Because of this, we’re narrowing our pick...
Changes for 2026!
Happy New Year! I can't wait to get back in the kitchen with the NWK team after two weeks off. It’s been years since we've taken this much time away,...