Pantry Staple Recipes

Pantry Staple Recipes

We’re all living through it, so I don’t have to elaborate too much. I figured y’all need some inspiration on what to cook for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! The positives in this whole situation is it brings you closer to the ones you love AND it forces you to COOK! Obviously it’s no surprise to …

Smashed Crispy Potatoes with Calabrian Chili Basil Pesto & Lemon “Cream”

Smashed Crispy Potatoes with Calabrian Chili Basil Pesto & Lemon “Cream”

I know taters get a bad rep and honestly, I don’t know why! Obviously, if we eat anything with high starch and carb content it’s not “good” for you, because those break down into sugars. But anything is moderation is good by me. Plus, I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, being a …

Southwestern Butternut Squash Bisque

Southwestern Butternut Squash Bisque

Honestly, never been a huge soup person with a few exceptions – my Maa’s tomato soup with homemade croutons, pasta fagioli (cause I’m basically half Italian growing up in Shaolin), and Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup, until I found out it’s made with chicken stock and has enough fat and sodium for a months worth of …

Whipped Lemon Frosted Boxed Cake

Whipped Lemon Frosted Boxed Cake

You have no idea. I have been SEARCHING for a boxed cake mix that is palm oil free, FOREVER. You’re probably already aware of my obsession with cutting out palm oil from my diet (and attempting to get others to as well). I’ve cut out palm oil for 2+ years for environmental reasons. Don’t make …

Dark Chocolate-Rose Tart with Cardamom & Sea Salt

Dark Chocolate-Rose Tart with Cardamom & Sea Salt

I’m a sucker for special occasions. Meaning – if someone has a birthday, work accomplishment, life accomplishment – literally anything to celebrate – I will use that as a reason to make something sweet. I had a colleague at work moving to a new office, so I leveraged my resources (lol) to find out what …

Sweet Potato Burger Buns with Crispy Chick’n & Masala ‘Eggs’

Sweet Potato Burger Buns with Crispy Chick’n & Masala ‘Eggs’

I have a CARB-fession. I am in love with bread. You heard it here first. I am NEVER one to shy away from eating a full bread basket at an Italian restaurant, asking for more fresh pita at my favorite Lebanese joint or getting that bread burger bun instead of lettuce wrap for my veggie …

What did Chef Priyanka accomplish in the last decade of the 2010’s?

What did Chef Priyanka accomplish in the last decade of the 2010’s?

I’ve started a tradition where I reflect on everything I’ve accomplished (or haven’t accomplished) in the past year, cause why not?! We spend FAR too much time dwelling on what we DON’T have or what we HAVEN’T achieved, rather than focusing on what we HAVE done. Plus in my case, I have TWO careers – …

Whole Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin with Rice (vegan)

Whole Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin with Rice (vegan)

I recently watched an episode of Anthony Bourdain when he was in Armenia. The social and political historical turmoil of the country was interesting, but of course the food was MUCH more interesting to me. And that’s where I first saw – a Whole Roasted Pumpkin. They stuffed the pumpkin with a delicious rice, covered …

Charred Sweet Potato Tacos with Chipotle Queso (vegan)

Charred Sweet Potato Tacos with Chipotle Queso (vegan)

I recently started watching The Chef Show on Netflix with Jon Favreu and Chef Roy Choi. I like it. They go to different state and meet with different local chefs to see how some of their most popular dishes are created. On a recent episode, they were in LA and met with Chef Wes Avila …

So Delicious Mango-Cardamom Chia Pudding Parfaits

So Delicious Mango-Cardamom Chia Pudding Parfaits

Do you ever just crave something creamy, indulgent, and sweet, but guilt-free?! Well, welcome to everyday of Chef Priyanka! There are very few products in the marketplace that are good for you AND good for the environment, but So Delicious is one of them! I have been consuming their delish products (see what I did …