Fresh Candied Lime Peel

Fresh Candied Lime Peel

I loved candied fruit peels. I think they add great flavor to all kinds of desserts and are even great as a little sweet snack. So far I’ve made candied Lime and Orange Peels: https://www.chefpriyanka.com/double-chocolate-brownies-with-fresh-candied-orange-peel/and have used them on desserts. They’re super easy to make and it’s actually a great way to use the fruit peels …

Indian Stuffed Capsicum

Indian Stuffed Capsicum

My friend recently asked me for a ‘Stuffed Pepper’ recipe, and I actually haven’t made Stuffed Peppers in a while. I asked him what kind he prefers – Indian? Mexican? Italian? Mediterranean? and of course the answer was as I suspected – Indian. There is a classic recipe for Indian Stuffed Capsicums that you’ll see …

Chocolate Pomegranate Cupcakes

Chocolate Pomegranate Cupcakes

I like to combine unusual flavors together in the hopes that I can create something amazingly delicious. So one day when I open my restaurant/bakery/food truck, I can sell these delicious creations. A few weeks ago was my friends blue-themed birthday party, so I decided to make cupcakes – surprise, surprise. I didn’t want to …

Hola Espana! – Madrid Edition –

Hola Espana! – Madrid Edition –

Hablas espanol? It’s ok if you don’t, cause I will be narrating my travels in ingles! I recently went on a 10 day trip with my girlfriends to Spain. I had already visited Barcelona about five years ago now when I was studying abroad in undergrad – wow that just reminded me of how old …

Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecake Cups

Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecake Cups

When I was young my mom would always make these delicious cheesecake cups. Our family was never really big on cheesecake, nor am I. I find it to be very heavy and dense and every time I eat it, I feel like I’ve gained 5 lbs instantly. However, most people love cheesecake and we haven’t …

Restaurant Review: SD26

Restaurant Review: SD26

I haven’t written a restaurant review in some time now, but I figured this would be a good opportunity, as it’s the last week of NYC Restaurant Week! I’ve been wanting to go to SD26 for a while now – I’ve heard great things and I always love to try new restaurants whenever I get …

Mini Passion Fruit Rum Cupcakes with Pineapple Buttercream Frosting

Mini Passion Fruit Rum Cupcakes with Pineapple Buttercream Frosting

Does your family have classic recipes that are made at least 1-2 times a year? Are these recipes on high demand by your friends and family? Well one of those recipes for Naik household is the Rum Cake. A deliciously moist and sweet bunt cake soaked in a rum and butter glaze. We like to …

Caramelized Onion & Spinach Enchiladas with a Creamy Roasted Red Pepper-Cilantro Sauce

Caramelized Onion & Spinach Enchiladas with a Creamy Roasted Red Pepper-Cilantro Sauce

We love making Mexican food in our home, and if you follow Chef Priyanka, you probably notice a lot of Mexican recipes on my blog! I feel that the flavors and ingredients used in Mexican cooking are very similar to Indian/Asian food, and that may be why my family and I love it so much! …

Meatless Monday: Rose Cream Filled Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Meatless Monday: Rose Cream Filled Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Have you ever been to Crumbs Bakery? Have you ever eaten a stuffed cupcake? Do you like having surprises in your desserts? Well if you answered yes to at least one of the three questions, then you’re going to love these cupcakes. We recently had a large holiday party at our home and you guessed …

Double Chocolate Brownies with Fresh Candied Orange Peel

Double Chocolate Brownies with Fresh Candied Orange Peel

Do you ever have those nights (or days) when you’re just craving something decadent and indulgent, but don’t wanna put in the time to make something intense? Well that’s exactly the kinda night I was having recently. I was craving something chocolatey and chewy…that spells brownies to me! I found a box of Duncan Hines …