Earth Day: Spicy Indo-Chinese Crispy Chick’n

Earth Day: Spicy Indo-Chinese Crispy Chick’n

I don’t understand why we only have one day to celebrate the Earth. We live on it 24/7/365 days a year, so I don’t understand why we wouldn’t celebrate it everyday. I don’t make the rules, but I sure can do my best to break ’em! I’m trying to live a more sustainable life everyday …

Bangkok Street Noodles with Romaine

Bangkok Street Noodles with Romaine

When I was in Thailand a couple of years ago, there were so many cool noodle dishes that were a hell of a lot more than just Pad Thai – don’t get me wrong, I had my delicious fair share of Pad Thai cause it was amazing there. But I saw a lot of cool …

5 Best Things to Eat in Mexico City [CDMX]!

5 Best Things to Eat in Mexico City [CDMX]!

Mexico City or CDMX is a hot spot now! Every other weekend, I know someone new visiting there! Why? My assumption is the proximity to America, frequent & direct flights, short flight time, favorable USD to Peso conversion, and most importantly a potential, disastrous and silly looming wall to be built [rolls eyes]. I visited …

Sweet n’ Spicy Asian Eggplant Stir-Fry

Sweet n’ Spicy Asian Eggplant Stir-Fry

Sometimes you just need a good ole stir-fry. Something quick, easy, and perfect for a lazy Pri. That’s exactly what this Eggplant Stir-Fry is!! You probably have all of the ingredients already. Just mix a few things together and BAM, you got yourself a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes, for sure! You can use …

Chipotle Chick’n Tacos

Chipotle Chick’n Tacos

Spicy. Vegan. Protein-packed. Tacos. In under 20 minutes. I just made your weeknight (and your week probably). Boom! Enjoy 🙂 Chipotle “Chicken” Tacos: Serves 2 3 Gardein Chick’n Scallopinis 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce – roughly chop the chilies 1 tsp cumin seeds 3 cloves garlic – minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup …

Rosemary Eggplant Chickpea Pasta

Rosemary Eggplant Chickpea Pasta

I’ve been eating alternative pastas for several months now. They are SO good! I love that you get the feel and taste of eating pasta, but it’s actually packed with protein and is good for you! I’ve tried several brands at this point of varying price points, and I must say Banza is still my …

Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Kiwi Glaze

Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Kiwi Glaze

You all know by now that I LOVE supporting local – local produce, local products, local people – you name it! It makes me feel a sense of community and I also get to know many of these folks on a personal level. I especially love local creative food products like Trade St. Jam Co! …

Ghee Basted Sweet Potato Toasts with Indian Bruschetta

Ghee Basted Sweet Potato Toasts with Indian Bruschetta

Clarified Butter. It’s all the rage in the states now, ehem all the rage among white people ehem, but us brown folk have been clarified butter, or Ghee for thousands of years. It’s a staple in Indian cooking and likely in any Indian household. But why all the rage now over clarified butter? Have Westerners …

Strawberry-Chipotle Chickpea Chaat

Strawberry-Chipotle Chickpea Chaat

If you’ve watched my Instagram stories last weekend (and shame on you if you haven’t!), I was lucky enough to meet the CEO and Founder of Trade Street Jam Company! Ashley was kind enough to give me some samples of her all natural vegan jams that are produced locally in Brooklyn! I picked the Strawberry-Chipotle …

Indian Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Indian Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

I truly believe that Sweet Potatoes are the unicorns of vegetables – the taste fab raw, sautéed, roasted, fried, mashed – you name it!! PLUS Sweet Potatoes are what helped me earn the title of Food Network Cooks vs Cons Champ in 2017! So, naturally, they hold a very close place in my heart. I’ve …