"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Yes, you can make pizza out of pita. Don’t believe me? Just ask my Momma! Yeah, that’s right. She used to make use these yummy Mexican pita pizzas layered with spicy beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato – the works. It was simple, fast, filling, and was a much healthier version of our beloved Taco …
I take a lot of pride in the recipes I develop. I mean, who wouldn’t? There is time, effort, and most importantly, creativity and imagination that goes into the development process. But! I definitely don’t shy away from sharing other recipes that have inspired me or that I have adapted. Sometimes the classics, just need …
Watch out Giada – there’s a new girl on the block and she’s jumping on the PAA-sta train 😉. Haha, just keeeding. Who can ever trump the Everyday Italian queen! This pasta comes pretty close though! This is inspired by my love for Cacio e Pepe and this simply delish pink peppercorn pasta dish at …
It is HOT this summer. No question about it. And while we’re all home with our loved ones, it’s fun to find creative, healthy, and plant-based ways to cool off! And usually this time of year I’m traveling! But alas, the travels have paused. That doesn’t mean we can’t bring a little travel-inspired fun home! …
I usually make recipes that fit into a “meal” – you know, like a breakfast, lunch or dinner. But I wanted to change it up and I low-key LOVE granola. It’s so good! So much texture, flavor, and super high in nutrients! Of course, I wanted to make a Chef Pri spin on granola that …
I am born & raised in Staten Island (aka Shaolin) and yes I mention this all the time, because rarely do you find first generation Indian families on Staten Island. But given the fact that I’m born in SI almost makes me half Italian…right?! LOL! What I mean by that is I looove Italian food …
Drop that Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sauce because there is a hotter, sassier, AND browner girl in town. Yes, I have done the unthinkable but dreamt about – Grilled Cheese with Tikka Masala Dip – 100% vegan!!! Ok y’all likely know my sentiments on Tikka Masala (Chicken Tikka Masala) by now – it is NOT …
I have to admit – I’ve never actually eaten ceviche before. BUT, I’ve been to enough Latin American restaurants and seen my middle sister eat it enough (she lives in Miami) to have a sense of what it might taste like. It always looked like a cross between an Indian koshumbri (Kannada for cold side …
I had a little picnic this past weekend with friends (well, with whatever friends were actually still in the city since everyone is fleeing like birds migrating south in a panic) for a little belated birthday celebration. So naturally, I wanted to bake a little something something. It’s obviously not easy to carry a normal …
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 …