WATCH: Chef Kurt Stiles shows us some quick, plant-based meals! | FOX 2

Chef Kurt Stiles joined FOX 2 St. Louis to showcase some of his plant-based culinary creations, including Chef Pure Soups and his eggplant bacon products. Known for blending culinary expertise with food science, Chef Kurt develops recipes that are flavorful, functional, and nutritionally smart.

He highlighted: Pot Pie, Wild Rice & Mushrooms, White Bean Chili, Italian Zuppa, Sweet Corn Chowder, and our Potato Soup.

All soups are gluten-free,low-sodium, and low-glycemic, crafted to maintain great taste without sacrificing health benefits. He also featured eggplant bacon jerky and eggplant bacon bits, showcasing our vegan, allergen-free approach that avoids dairy, wheat, and soy.

Happy Herbivores | Customer Reviews:

"Live in the Missouri area and trying to live a healthier lifestyle or follow a vegetarian or plant-based diet? Chef Pure Foods (Kurt Stiles) products are focused on traditional vegetarian and flexitarian lifestyles, offering great taste and nutritional value. If you're trying to eat healthier, you need to check out Chef Pure Foods!"

Joyce Gilliam

Joyce's Gift Store / La Bella Baskets & Gifts

After receiving our order today and reading your story, I felt inspired to reach out and learn more about you. A few years ago, my health also took a difficult turn. During that time, I began to understand just how important it is to be mindful of the foods we eat. I started shopping at farmers' markets, but it quickly became challenging—whether it was the heat, mobility issues, or simply not being able to attend during market hours. That experience is what led me to create my store. Today, I’m grateful to say that I now run my dream store, open seven days a week, focused entirely on local foods and products. We’re passionate about helping people connect with what they eat and where it comes from, and your work aligns beautifully with that mission. We host classes, events, and a year-round indoor market every Saturday. We would truly love to have you visit—whether to set up as a vendor, lead a class, or simply stop by and see the space. We’re also so excited to carry your products in our store. Thank you for the meaningful work you’re doing to spread awareness and appreciation for local, thoughtfully produced food.

Amy Forester

Owner of Local Republic Market

"These soups are delicious! Perfect as a base to create a masterpiece or on its own. I recently made the White Bean Chili and added ground turkey and more beans, and it was enough to last the entire week! The natural thickener added makes the difference."

Nicole C.

"New to the meat alternatives scene and this jerky is amazing. Chef Pure Veggie Jerky is by far the best I have had. Great taste, good spice and heat, with a great chewy texture! "

Marc B.

"Every time I open up the package of Eggplant Bacon Jerky, my dogs really think it's bacon! It smells that good, and tastes even better. Great substitute for a BLT."

Kyle S.

"I could eat the Brussels sprout jerky alllllll day long. So good!"

Karen H.