"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I’m having a moment with mangoes. I’m going to be honest and this statement is going to be controversial, but as an Indian person, I know it’s kind of within my genes to be obsessed with mangoes, but I’m like, medium about them. I know, I know. I’m not really obsessed. I have my moments …
A lot of people publish books, let alone cookbooks….or so it seems, right? But in actuality, less than 1% of the world population has published a book. So while it may seem like “everyone” now-a-days is publishing a book, that’s really not the case. And I want to take this time to share why it’s …
I am taking zero-waste cooking too far…or am I? Ok but hear me out, cause I think this is a great idea. Usually when I’m out and about in the city and if I know I’m going to have a busy day running around, I rarely drink a lot of liquids. For the obvious reasons …
I love pasta salad. My Maa made a ton of it when I was little. It’s really easy to make and back in the 90’s when salad dressing mixes in the packet were popular, it was a really easy solution for a busy mom of 3. You can make it ahead of time, store it …
Have you been following my self-produced series My Ecokitchen? Well, if you haven’t been, here is Episode 1 (I wouldn’t want you to miss anything, now would I?!). Earth Day is a time for us to recognize all that Mother Earth has provided to us and for us to give back. However, we should celebrate …
I’m still on a spring produce binge! It’s the best time to scour your farmers markets for delicious, in-season and cheap produce! Plus, when produce are in season they are at the height of their nutrient content. So it’s a win win! I had a beet kick this time around and I know there can …
I am on my continued mission of cooking not only vegan cooking, but sustainable cooking, via zero-waste concepts. If there is anything you can do as a consumer to make the world a better place, it is to reduce food wastage. In the case of produce, you can usually eat almost all parts of it …
I’m a big fan of oatmeal – anything porridge-like, grits-like – I’m a fan. I don’t know why I find it so comforting, but I love the feeling of something warm, creamy, and slightly sweet. I also grew up eating a lot of Quaker oatmeal and grits before school, so that’s also probably why I …
Stuck with leftover rice again? Just me? I’m here to BORE you again with another zero-waste & vegan recipe for Loaded Veggie Cutlets packed with leftover rice, silken tofu, veggie, turmeric & so much more! These are protein and nutrient packed! Served with a golden Turmeric Tahini-Coriander Sauce!I’m telling you friends – the possibilities for …
You may or may not have seen this (considering I’ve posted it about it on the interwebs quite a few times now), but my debut vegan cookbook – The Modern Tiffin – is available for PRI-order and we’ve done the cover reveal as well! You can now PRI-order my cookbook anywhere books are sold online, …