"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Ever have pakoras? No?! You are missing out on one of the easiest, tastiest and most popular household Indian snacks! They’re crispy Indian fritters generally made with the ‘classic’ mix of onions and green chilies, but they come in ALL variations – sliced potato, eggplant, spinach leaves, cauliflower, stuffed long hot peppers, tomato – you …
When I used to be a chickatarian (which I admit wasn’t too long ago), I used to eat a Tandoori Chicken Salad Appetizer at an Indian Restaurant- Moghul- that my family frequents. I really liked that the chef combined grilled, tandoori chicken with cool tomatoes and sauteed peppers and onions, and I HAD to figure …
This soup has zero fresh produce – kind of an oxymoron for me, no?! But this is the reality of real life, amirite? I have been traveling for three weeks and before I left, I cleaned out everything from my fridge that could potentially spoil – don’t worry, everything was either composted, repurposed or froze! …
I can never understand why some people would go to a restaurant, order a bunch of food, not finish it and then NOT pack it. The only times I would do this are if I’m on vacation and/or traveling, and I physically cannot carry the food or store the food. But even THEN I’d still …
I was in the mood for some tacos. So, I made some tacos. Anytime I make a dish from any culture (including my own), I feel the need to say – this is by no means “authentic.” I mean, what does “authentic” even mean? I love cooking because you don’t need to follow rigid rules. …
23 Things I accomplished in 2023. Cheesy, I know, but I love it! You should know the drill by now! I’ve been doing this every year for the past 5+ years. It not only helps keep track of what I have accomplished (tracking towards my goals), but also helps me identify gaps and most importantly …
Did you know that all wine isn’t vegan? I learned this a few years ago from one of my friends who I call a wine connoisseur and needless to say, I was severely grossed out. A seemingly harmless item that has been around for centuries, has now been adulterer with animals? WHY?! Well, according to …
My boyfriend (yes, boyfriend, I know HARD LAUNCH), told me he had a baking competition at work. Now, if anyone has been following me for years (god bless you if you have been), know that I am extremely competitive. Hello – Food Network Champion 2017, Quibi Dishmantled Winner 2020 (any so many more at-work, at-home, …
I have many MANY pet peeves (shocking, I know, because I just seem so calm, relaxed and easy going HA!). But there is one food-related pet peeve of mine that just REALLY gets to me – when recipes and TV shows say “let’s make a CLASSIC!” A classic? A classic in who’s house?! America is …
I just figured out your Christmas morning brekkie. Yes, yes. This isn’t the first homemade cereal recipe you’ve probably come across, but I can confidently say, this is probably the easiest recipe. And not to mention – VEGAN! Just like most kids who grew up in America, I grew up on cereal. I’m not getting …