"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
If you haven’t noticed by now I love bold flavors and especially onions and garlic. This pasta salad recipe is a whole new take on the traditional Italian cold pasta dish. No more boring packet vinaigrettes or raw veggies in your salad. Plus this is a great way to have a fast lunch at home …
Who needs a hamburger when you can turn a veggie burger into literally ANYTHING?! I know that a vegetarian’ freezer definitely has a package of veggie burgers. Don’t lie, you do! They’re a great source of protein and fiber and not to mention they’re really filling- great for lunchtime! I figured I’d get a little …
Got some salsa but don’t know what else to do with it besides eat it with Tostitos? This is a great way to use that leftover salsa in your breakfast! This is my take on the Mexican taco- omelette style! Did I mention its fast, easy and healthy? Yup! So all you working individuals and …
Produce, dairy, leftover food, snacks, condiments, etc- your fridge holds a lot. And with a busy weekday schedule, one doesn’t have time to reorganize and clean their fridge. This can lead to a very unpleasant odor. How do we manage this odor? Once again, BAKING SODA! If you keep a small pack of baking soda …
Got a few minutes for lunch but don’t know what to make? Try my Indian take on a classic American sandwich- Grilled Cheese. It’s fast, CHEAP and oo soo satisfying! America is a melting pot full of different cultures, ethnicities, foods, religions, people- you name it! The Indian population is growing rapidly, so much so that …
If you cook then you know that handling garlic with bare hands leaves an unpleasant garlic scent. Even if you scrub your hands with soap, it just lingers! I LOVE garlic in my food, but definitely not on my hands! The secret to removing that unwanted odor is.. wait for it.. STEEL! If you wash …
It’s fall there’s a bit of a nip in the air, but it’s still warm enough for me to make my yummy cold coffee! (And by “my” I mean my mother’s recipe since she used to make this for me all the time as a little kid!) 1-2 tbsp of instant coffee (depending on how …
Whoever said you’re only allowed to eat hummus from a Sabra tub or from Mamouns in NYC? Tonight I made a yummy roasted garlic and chili hummus, to accompany our (my family’) falafel sandwiches. The recipe is so easy that you’ll never want to buy hummus again! Not to mention, its healthier than a typical restaurant’ …
Well, here’s a tip on how to keep green vegetables- asparagus, broccoli, green beans, etc- vibrant, tasty and appealing. Usually in most Indian vegetable dishes, the veggies are boiled/blanched before sauteing. This allows the vegetables to cook so it’s not raw and tasteless when served. How do I keep my vegetables looking pretty and green? Baking …
Love my Mexi-Pizza but don’t have time to make it on a busy week night? Well you’re in luck, because I have a fast and delicious recipe that can be made in about 10 minutes! Rapido Mexi-Pizza: 4 Sahara original or whole-wheat Pita 1 Can Old El Paso vegetarian refried Beans 1 small onion diced 2 cloves …