"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
You heard that right! Banana peels. No this isn’t a joke and you shouldn’t mock it or immediately turn away. Didn’t think banana peels were edible? Think again. Banana peels actually have more potassium and fiber than the banana flesh. So yeah! They’re edible and nutritious. Most vegetable and fruit skins/peels are edible. You just …
“Scone,” “scons,” “tomAto,” “toMAto.” Doesn’t really matter how you pronounce it, they’re good and now 100% vegan. I used to live in London for a bit in college and ate scones all the time (and it probably showed too), but I actually loved scones wayyyy before my British adventures. My mom made them growing up …
Ok, so that ridiculous hallmark holiday is over right? Thank god. Can we go back to loving each other normally without odd grandiose expressions of love? And can we go back to enjoy rose flavored delicacies without it having to be a special occasion? Yes? Ok, great! Let me introduce you to my Vegan Rose …
No Valentine? No problem! Treat yourself with Single Serve Crispy Stuffed Poblano with Repurposed Leftover Rice, Cilantro Crema & Radish Fritters! This dish combines the concept of an Indian Bhuji (Pakora) and Mexican Chile Relleno and I couldn’t be happier with this combination of cultures! This dish is zero-waste (using leftover rice from a delivery order) …
Did you know that over 40% of food supply is WASTED in the United States alone? I am talking about food that doesn’t even make it to supermarket shelves and then there is food that is purchased and thrown away. Why? Why do we let all of this perfect food go to waste? There is …
Ever just crave a lassi, but don’t want all the dairy, fat and ya know, feeling that you’re harming animals in any way by drinking this? Let me introduce you to my healthy-ish vegan mango lassi! Why “healthy-ish”? Because mangoes still have a lot of carbs and sugars, so they’re not a quote-on-quote healthy fruit. …
Time to get corny. No, not corny jokes (although I have PLENTY of those), but something deliciously corny to eat! Okay hear me out – and this is a no judgment zone, so please, no judging(!) – please tell me you’ve heard of Chi Chi’s (if you live in the States)?? You know, the super …
Y’all know me by now right? Ok, good. That means you know that I always always conduct a year end review on my ‘accomplishments.’ Why? Certainly not to brag or make anyone feel bad, but to reflect on how far I’ve come with the work I’ve put in. I’ve been working for YEARS on Chef …
You don’t have to be Indian to have heard of or know what Biryani is. The origins of these ancient dishes tend to be disputed, but a lot of reports relate to Biryani relate back to Northern India (part of Mughlai cuisine) Hyderabad, India (South Indian) and have also a lot of Persian influence. Biryani …
I hardly publish a new recipe in the middle of the week BUT this was too good not to share here! I present to you the absolute perfect holiday dish: Green Chutney Candy Cane, which is 100% vegan, 100% festive, and 100% delish!! This dish is from my feature on Food Network to nearly 11 …