"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Ok so I entered the PAM Tips & Tricks Contest about a month ago, and have moved up to #10! Show me some love and take a few seconds to vote! Grand prize is $5,000 and more! I really would love to be in just the Top 10! I’ve entered my tip on vegetarian cooking …
Here’s a list of yummy dishes you can serve at your Superbowl Party! They’re hearty, healthy and best of all, they’re vegetarian! Your guest will be begging for more! Full of spice and flavor, you don’t need the wings or the chili on top of your nachos to be satisfied while rooting for your favorite …
The Superbowl is around the corner! Get out the chips, dips and fried wings!! NOT. The Superbowl every year is about tailgating and partying. Now, for most that does mean calorific fried food items and generally non-vegetarian dishes. But, it’s time to change that! Indulging once a year is okay, but taking in about a …
This past weekend was my boyfriend’s birthday and I planned a surprise party for him (yes, I can be sweet when I try!). So, I decided to treat everyone to some quick, sweet bites- Banana Bread Cake Pops. Why the Banana Bread? Well, it’s a staple in the Naik House- we always have some moist, …
One of the most common problems with breakfast and baking is egg shells in your food! Image Source After many trials and tribulations of cracking eggs for baking, making omelets and breakfast for my family friends, I have come to a solution for this problem. Ok, so it’s not some new discovery or anything that …
Want chocolate? Want dessert? Want something that doesn’t require baking or cooking? This is THE dessert for you! Well, you can categorize it as candy too, but I prefer calling it dessert. Just a tiny piece of this chocolatey and minty peppermint bark will satisfy your sweet tooth and after dinner dessert craving! It’s “pearly” …
I like diner food. I think NYC has the best diner food- yes, I am biased. But, seriously take me to a a diner in another state that is better than a NYC diner. Yah, it probably doesn’t exist, hehe. In any case, we were in the mood for some diner-style food, and didn’t really …
This year, and by this year I mean last year, I was a good girl, so I received some pretty cool gifts for Christmas. One of them was a Le Creuset Mini Round Cocette aka MOST AWESOME THING EVER! As a major foodie and self-proclaimed chef (haha), I am obsessed with these pots, but have …
An awesome vegetarian side dish that’s great for the cold weather season. Warm and hearty, this stuffing is filled with my homemade Brioche, dried figs and crunchy walnut. I add some sweet, I add some spice, and you’ve got yourself a great side dish. The leftover can be turned into stuffing muffins, or just reheated …
I graduated college in May 2010. Ever since May 17th, I’ve been home in Staten Island, NY. Now, to some people coming back to their “parents” home is a drag and no fun. However, I still refer to my home as MY home, not my parents. According to my philosophy, it’s still my home until …