"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Do you have seasonal farmers markets near you? Take. Advantage. Over the years, I have found some of the best produce from locally grown & organic farms. And they are quite inexpensive. I was fortunate enough to have the local farmers gather in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza right next to my condo. There was so much produce …
It’s obvious that I love cooking, and for me it is therapeutic. However, there are many night that I come home from work late, and the last thing I want to do is make something that requires multiple pots/pans/utensils – UGH. This was one of those nights! I was thinking to myself – what can …
I love chia. It’s a great source of fiber and Omega 3’s, but I will say it is a bit fattening. That being said, I think the fat content is okay to consume for someone on a primarily vegetarian/vegan diet. I have posted a chia pudding recipe before, but this is a bit different – …
Mini Eggplant Pizzas: 1 medium Italian eggplant – cut into 1/8 inch thick rounds 1 small fresh mozzarella ball – cut into thin slices 1 bag baby spinach 1 serrano/jalapeno chili – minced 1 fresh lemon – sliced in half 1 28oz can whole San Marzano tomatoes 1/2 large white onion – diced 4-5 cloves …
I have a certain appreciation and love for finger foods – or rather, normally large-sized foods that have been turned into mini versions. Why? They’re easier to eat and can appreciate the flavors more. Also they’re super cute. Here is a simple recipe for a super satisfying hors d’oeuvre that can be served at a …
This past weekend I visited one of the few urban rooftop farms in NYC – Brooklyn Grange in LIC. It is so cool! It’s a legit rooftop farm on top of a wide building, filled with rows of fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Rooftop farming is becoming more popular – it’s a sustainable way to …
It’s almost summer. That means more sunshine and laying around. Well, lucky for me, I practice the latter on a regular basis without regard to the weather. But what about laying around in the sun with a delicious Watermelon Cocktail? I’ve seen a ton of these “made in the watermelon’ type cocktails, so I decided …
Okra… lady fingers…I actually never really knew why they are called that. Regardless, okra is one of my favorite vegetables – there are so many different versions in Indian cooking – stuffed, fried, sautéed. I decided to make a variation of my moms stuffed okra. I noticed that people tend to shy away from cooking …
In my previous life as a carnivore (ugh, I know, I know), one of my favorite dishes was Blackened Chicken Fajitas from one of my favorite Tex-Mex places Jose Tejas. As a vegetarian, it’s really hard to find “Blackened” veggie dishes. But why should one be deprived of delicious flavors, because they want to save …
Avocado Sauce: 1 ripe avocado – diced 1-2 cloves of garlic handful of fresh basil 1 jalapeno juice from 1/2 a lemon salt pepper Pasta Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat penne 1 cup French beans – diced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes – sliced in quarters 1 tsp lemon zest salt fresh black pepper Olive Oil PAM …