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Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Vegan pancakes. So easy. So delicious. There is no reason not to try this. They’re also healthy. YUP, HEALTHY. I don’t think I need to say much else, but that you should make these right. now. Dark Chocolate Vegan Pancakes Batter: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 confectioner’s sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 tsp …
Ok, this is great for breakfast… lunch…snack…pre-dinner, pretty much anything! Super easy to make, totally delicious, and amazingly healthy! Did I mention this is vegan? Yup! Now everyone can partake in this goodness. I’ve always enjoyed beets – savory and in smoothies, and lately I’ve been noticing all varieties of beets being sold. I recently …
Do you ever just crave a good veggie burger? Although I love prepared veggie burgers in the fridge and freezer aisle, they tend to be very high in sodium. I wanted something hearty, healthy, and bread-free. That is how my sweet potato-quinoa burger was born. High in flavor, protein, and deliciousness, low in sodium, fat, …
I saw a Chef Geoffrey Zakarian post a short video about a contest for Kitchen Aid. I was immediately interested. Prizes include Kitchen Aid appliances and most importantly cooking lessons from Geoffrey Zakarian himself! The challenge was to create an original recipe using apples. I was intrigued by this because I haven’t cooked with apples …
A lot of what I make is based on what’s good in the grocery store that day. Earlier this weekend, I went to the grocery store just to get 2 items. But of course, I cam out with 5 bags full of unnecessary (but very necessary) items. I found some beautiful fresh Poblanos and instantly …
I’m sure you all know by now that I love summer and love BBQ’ing. I feel like people assume BBQ’s are only meant for hamburgers, hotdogs, and meat, but little do they know that BBQ’ed veggies taste amazing in the summer. I’m always trying to come up with new marinades, so this time for …
It’s June and that means outdoor eating and most importantly – BBQ! I love making simple and flavorful food using the BBQ grill outside, and it’s also really easy cleanup! Corn is big in our house during the summer, and we usually roast it directly on the BBQ and smother some Indian pickle or simply …
Autumn just screams warmth, comfort, and soup! I love diving into a bowl of a warm and creamy soup, and I feel that all of the vegetables during this season are perfect for soup! The other day there were a variety of squashes on in the grocery store and I decided to buy a couple …
Growing up in Staten Island, has allowed me to become accustomed to delicious Italian food. When you go to an Italian restaurant, you’re not only guaranteed bread here, but in most cases your bread is accompanied by a delicious eggplant caponata. It’s a medley of fresh eggplant slowly cooked down with capers, olives, onions and …
I’ve been recently introduced to the wonderful Vietnamese sandwich – Banh Mi. Its a classic Vietnamese sandwich thats traditionally made with pulled pork, vinegary and crisp veggies, and a spicy jalapeño spread. I’ve tried the seitan and tofu versions of this sandwich from two different popular Vietnamese sandwich joints in NYC. I loved both. My …