Chef Madeline Krantz Bagging New World Kitchen Vegan Food in Des Moines, Iowa

Chef Madeline Krantz

Madeline Krantz is a self-taught chef and entrepreneur who helped pioneer Iowa’s plant-based dining scene. Over the last decade, she's created hundreds of original recipes for plant-based meals, sides, salads, and desserts. She built New World Kitchen on the principles of sustainability, creativity, and connection — values that resonate with her loyal community of customers. Madeline sees hospitality as a way to uplift people and create meaningful experiences. She was selected as one of the Iowa Restaurant Association's 40 Women to Watch.

Plant-based Meat Alternatives

  • Vegan vegetarian plant-based New World Burger in Des Moines, Iowa

  • New World Burgers (below)
    Our signature vegan burgers, made from black beans, mushrooms, millet, and ultra burger-y seasonings for a classic burger that's delicious with all your favorite fixings! Try them when they pop up on our weekly menu!

  • vegan plant-based vegetarian bacon in Des Moines, Iowa

  • ALT Strips (below)
    The most popular thing New World Kitchen makes! Small batch, plant-based, handmade smoky strips made from a secret recipe using mushrooms, black beans, millet and spices. You can find them on the menu almost every week!

  • vegan meat alternative Italian sandwich slices in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Italian Sandwich Slices (above)
    These handmade slices are created from white beans, red peppers, and millet, and they have the zesty flavor of pepperoni! Watch for them to make an appearance on our rotating menu!

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Plant-based Meat Alternatives

  • ALT Strips (below)
    The most popular thing New World Kitchen makes! Small batch, plant-based, handmade smoky strips made from a secret recipe using mushrooms, black beans, millet and spices. You can find them on the menu almost every week!

  • vegan meat alternative Italian sandwich slices in Des Moines, Iowa

  • New World Burgers (below)
    Our signature vegan burgers, made from black beans, mushrooms, millet, and ultra burger-y seasonings for a classic burger that's delicious with all your favorite fixings! Try them when they pop up on our weekly menu!

  • vegan plant-based vegetarian bacon in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Italian Sandwich Slices (above)
    These handmade slices are created from white beans, red peppers, and millet, and they have the zesty flavor of pepperoni! Watch for them to make an appearance on our rotating menu!

  • Vegan vegetarian plant-based New World Burger in Des Moines, Iowa

Delicious dairy-free sauces

  • The New Mac Sauce (below)
    A hit from the days of our restaurant, this creamy vegan cheese sauce is made of cashews, butternut squash, and carrots. Great to use on everything at home! It's available on our menu nearly every week!

  • Plant-based vegan vegetarian sunflower seed ranch in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Cashew Alfredo (below)
    Our popular cashew & oat milk-based Alfredo sauce for incorporating into your own recipes at home. Watch for it to make an appearance on our rotating weekly menu.

  • Vegan new mac cheese sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Sunflower Seed Ranch (above)
    Our creamy sunflower seed-based vegan ranch is filled with herbs. We love this as a veggie dip, salad dressing, or spread on a veggie burger or wrap. Grab it when it appears on our weekly menu!

  • Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

Delicious dairy-free sauces

  • Vegan new mac cheese sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

  • The New Mac Sauce (below)
    A hit from the days of our restaurant, this creamy vegan cheese sauce is made of cashews, butternut squash, and carrots. Great to use on everything at home! It's available on our menu nearly every week!

  • Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Cashew Alfredo (below)
    Our popular cashew & oat milk-based Alfredo sauce for incorporating into your own recipes at home. Watch for it to make an appearance on our rotating weekly menu.

  • Plant-based vegan vegetarian sunflower seed ranch in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Sunflower Seed Ranch (above)
    Our creamy sunflower seed-based vegan ranch is filled with herbs. We love this as a veggie dip, salad dressing, or spread on a veggie burger or wrap. Grab it when it appears on our weekly menu!

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  • "This is my favorite food find in Des Moines. I order every week! My meal prep is done, and I am saving time and money on groceries."

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    — Amanda K. (Google)

  • Vegan Bacon Alternative Strips in Des Moines, Iowa

  • "I actually eat dairy but this vegan sauce ruined actual cheese sauce for me. Even my husband agrees. It’s life changing and I always need a spare container in the freezer 'just in case'."

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    — Cassie S. (Google)

  • Vegan BBQ Chickpea Ranch Bowl in Des Moines, Iowa

  • "May be the best thing I’ve ever eaten."

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    — Beth Y. (Google)

  • Golen Beet Hummus in Des Moines, Iowa

  • "I decided to finally try delivery and treat myself for the holidays. I’m so glad that I did. The business itself was very organized and had great communication about my delivery."

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    — Stacey M. (Google)

  • Vegan BLT Pasta Salad in Des Moines, Iowa

  • "The best vegan food I have ever had! New World Kitchen is truly amazing!"

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    — Rachel (Google)

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Our Latest Blog Posts

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    A New Vegan Documentary from Justin

    Hi, I’m Justin. For those of you who pick up your food from us on Mondays, you probably know me as the guy who hands your orders to you. I’ve worked with my wife Madeline as the web developer/photographer for New World Kitchen over the last 5+ years — but for most of my working hours, I’m a filmmaker. This year, my two worlds have begun to collide: I’m helping my friend Ryan Rakes make a documentary about vegan strength athletes, and I thought some of you might be interested in the project. We’ve chosen the subject because there is...

    A New Vegan Documentary from Justin

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  • Edamame Hummus Wraps in Des Moines, Iowa

    New to the Menu: Wraps Are Here!

    Your lunch just got a little better… we’re adding new wraps to the menu!This high-protein Edamame Hummus Wrap is on a whole wheat or gluten-free tortilla, with bright and tangy edamame hummus, savory sesame tamari tofu crumbles, and crisp greens, cabbage, cucumber, radish and bell pepper.If you want one, I’d recommend ordering today— these are selling like hotcakes and may sell out before ordering closes on Thursday!

    New to the Menu: Wraps Are Here!

    Your lunch just got a little better… we’re adding new wraps to the menu!This high-protein Edamame Hummus Wrap is on a whole wheat or gluten-free tortilla, with bright and tangy...

  • We're Back with Three New Menu Items!

    We're Back with Three New Menu Items!

    When we take a week off, I usually take several days to rest, then a few to work on recipe development, and a few more to rest before getting back to the usual kitchen routine. I’ve come to see how this time is necessary for me as a chef and a person. Playing around in the kitchen to create new recipes is my favorite thing, and I’m so grateful I run a business that allows me that time. And because you all are the coolest, so many of you tell me how much you love that we take these breaks....

    We're Back with Three New Menu Items!

    When we take a week off, I usually take several days to rest, then a few to work on recipe development, and a few more to rest before getting back...

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