Vegan Kitchen Notes Blog from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa
A Better Vegan Burger
Throwback to when I first made our New World Burger patties three years ago (and my cat Ned wanted a bite š») I wanted to make a vegan burger without gluten or soy, from whole food ingredients that still had a ton of flavor and a good texture, so that it wasnāt just another mushy bean burger. We get so much positive feedback on these patties made from black beans, mushrooms, millet. Theyāre on the menu this week for the first time in months! Grab a two-pack or a four-pack, and have a burger night next week! Pair with our...
A Better Vegan Burger
Throwback to when I first made our New World Burger patties three years ago (and my cat Ned wanted a bite š») I wanted to make a vegan burger without...
We're Making Charcuterie Boxes Again!
Throwback to the spreads and meat alternative slices we made for this gorgeous charcuterie board. This was for the anniversary party at The Collective last year šWeāre offering our Valentineās Charcuterie & Cheese Box on this weekās menu!Ā Weāll make the meat and dairy alternatives, and you can add your own favorite crackers, nuts, fruit, etc to make a charcuterie board thatās as fancy or simple as youād like. Weāre making:š Smoky Cashew Cheese Ballsš Maple Cayenne Sausage-Style Slicesš Pepperoni-Style Slices š Roasted Garlic Cashew Cream Cheese Spreadš Beet HummusHere at NWK, we make everything from scratch using whole foods like...
We're Making Charcuterie Boxes Again!
Throwback to the spreads and meat alternative slices we made for this gorgeous charcuterie board. This was for the anniversary party at The Collective last year šWeāre offering our Valentineās...
Try Our Butternut Sage Alfredo!
Butternut Sage Alfredo is on the menu š± Penne pasta (wheat or gluten-free available), cashew oat milk Alfredo, roasted butternut squash, fresh sage, kale, seasoned toasted pecans. This is one of my momās favorites! And she tries every menu item, so you know itās gotta be good if itās at the top. I also had a friend say she gets at least two servings out of the small sizes of our pasta dishes, and 3-4 out of the large size. If youāre getting it for yourself, depending on how hungry you are and what youāre pairing it with, it could...
Try Our Butternut Sage Alfredo!
Butternut Sage Alfredo is on the menu š± Penne pasta (wheat or gluten-free available), cashew oat milk Alfredo, roasted butternut squash, fresh sage, kale, seasoned toasted pecans. This is one...
It's New World CafƩ Day!
Itās New World CafĆ© Day. If youāre new, I owned a restaurant that opened on 12/12/12 & closed in 2015. Even though I donāt have a brick & mortar now, this day is to celebrate how far things have come.That period of time & the years following were the lowest of the low for me. This day is a reminder to approach people with compassion. The people behind the counter, the people serving you, your co-workers or your boss may be struggling just to get through the day.Some people told me not to open a restaurant. Thereās also a lot...
It's New World CafƩ Day!
Itās New World CafĆ© Day. If youāre new, I owned a restaurant that opened on 12/12/12 & closed in 2015. Even though I donāt have a brick & mortar now,...
We love our staff
Over and over again, my staff remind me how much I love the collaborative effort of working in a kitchen. Yesterday Alex, Sarah, & Kevin teamed up to chop all the potatoes for your Cheeseburger Chowder. Alex & Kevin moved onto making patties and chopping up a storm for our other menu items, while Sarah made the sauces and dressings. Paige & I worked on the cooked components for your meals.This all would be impossible without them. Shoutout to Ash, Vanezza, Nikki, Ashley, and Mary (aka my mom) who arenāt pictured, but who are also a part of our weird...
We love our staff
Over and over again, my staff remind me how much I love the collaborative effort of working in a kitchen. Yesterday Alex, Sarah, & Kevin teamed up to chop all...
Vegan Cheeseburger Chowder is back!
Itās that time of year! Time to get cozy with a bowl of our Cheeseburger Chowder š„°I first made this in early 2021 after I couldnāt stop thinking about making vegan Cheeseburger Chowder. I donāt know why, because I donāt think I had ever eaten Cheeseburger Chowder. But if Iāve learned anything itās that if a new recipe idea is nagging at me, Iāve got to make it. Iām glad I did because itās our most popular menu item! Itās made with our cashew cheese sauce, vegetable broth, potatoes, carrot, and celery, garnished with onion, pickles, and tomato. Our black...
Vegan Cheeseburger Chowder is back!
Itās that time of year! Time to get cozy with a bowl of our Cheeseburger Chowder š„°I first made this in early 2021 after I couldnāt stop thinking about making...