Vegan Indian Cupcakes: Saffron Cupcakes with Cardamom-Rose Frosting
Recipes, Sweet, Vegan

Vegan Indian Cupcakes: Saffron Cupcakes with Cardamom-Rose Frosting

I think this is the first time in the history of Hinduism that Ganesh was fed a cupcake.. or anything vegan for that matter! I actually hate color pink, but I must say these look quite impressive 🙂 For the past 5 days we, as in my family, have been celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi- the celebration …

Happy Independence Day India- Here’s to all the yummy food my motherland has to offer!
Appetizers, Recipes, Savory, Vegan

Happy Independence Day India- Here’s to all the yummy food my motherland has to offer!

Happy Independence Day India! Today should be celebrated with all things white, green and orange (those would the colors of the Indian flag, JUST in case you didn’t know). (Image Source) In honor of my motherland (I can’t really refer to it as my HOMEland because I was born and brought up in NYC, (Picture …

Broccoli ‘a la Parmigiana’
Appetizers, Recipes, Vegan

Broccoli ‘a la Parmigiana’

For some reason I LOVE broccoli. I don’t know where I get it from- must be some recessive broccoli-loving gene, cause neither of my parents like it as much as I do. I just think it’s really versatile and I love the way it looks- especially after you blanch it, the color is such a …

Coca-Cola Zero Cake (Coke Cake)
Recipes, Sweet

Coca-Cola Zero Cake (Coke Cake)

Couple of weeks ago my boss was going on and on about some “Coke Cake,” and not that my mind is in the gutter or anything, but I automatically assumed a cake made out of the drug that looks like powdered sugar and reminds me of the movie ‘Blow‘ with Johnny Depp. Low and behold, …

My Cooking Demo at Le Creuset: Pictures & More!
Recipes, Vegan

My Cooking Demo at Le Creuset: Pictures & More!

I’m having some technical difficulties uploading the videos, but I assure you I’ll have them up soon enough! Le Creuset gifted me one piece of cookware for hosting my demo! About a month ago I hosted my first cooking demo for Le Creuset at the Jersey Shore Outlets! It was so much fun! I chose …

Indian BBQ: Tandoori Paneer & Tofu Kebobs
Recipes, Savory, Vegan

Indian BBQ: Tandoori Paneer & Tofu Kebobs

Whoever said vegetarians can’t BBQ or have nothing to eat at a BBQ have never really tried to make some yummy vegetarian kebobs. Here’s my simple, easy and spicy recipe for Tandoori Paneer and Tofu. If you’re vegan, simply replace the paneer with more tofu. The consistency of the tofu came out really good on …

Restaurant Review: Fresco by Scotto
Vegetarian dining

Restaurant Review: Fresco by Scotto

(Image from Grub Street NY) I haven’t written a restaurant review in a while because I’ve been pretty busy with work and haven’t gotten a chance to wine and dine. But, last week for my birthday my family treated me to a yummy dinner. It was my choice (as it is every year haha), and …

Spring Medley Pasta Salad & Happy Bday to Me!
Lunch, Recipes, Savory, Vegan

Spring Medley Pasta Salad & Happy Bday to Me!

Today is my 23rd birthday.. I don’t know if I should be excited or sad. Excited because it’s my birthday and everyone is obligated to be “nice” to me, but sad because I’m SO old! 23 is such an awkward number- I haven’t JUST turned legal, and I’m not in my mid-twenties yet.. then what …

Indian BBQ: Hariyali Vegetable Kebobs (Cilantro/Ginger/Garlic)
Recipes, Savory, Vegan

Indian BBQ: Hariyali Vegetable Kebobs (Cilantro/Ginger/Garlic)

(The red/Tandoori paneer and tofu you see is a separate recipe that’s coming Soon!) Whoever said vegetarians can’t BBQ are in for a surprise! Here is a healthy, creative, delicious and vegan Indian summertime recipe. Vegetables kabobs are part of contemporary Indian food and are derived from “Tandoori” style foods- breads, veggies and meats that …

My FIRST Live Cooking Demo at Le Creuset!
Vegetarian dining

My FIRST Live Cooking Demo at Le Creuset!

I have been invited by none other than the famous French cookware brand- Le Creuset to host a cooking demo at their Jersey Shore Store! I’m really really excited as this is my FIRST EVER cooking demo for a LIVE audience (besides the usual audience- parents, friends & Romeo & Juliet my dogs) on Sunday …