Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Wouldn’t YOU like to know the recipe for my scrumptious, moist chocolatey-nutty banana bread??
“How did you get your Banana Bread to be so Moist???”
This is a question I frequently get asked if someone tries my banana bread! But, this tip can be used for all cakes, cupcakes, breads etc. I usually add an equivalent amount of yogurt as oil/butter that the recipe calls for. So, if the recipe calls for 1/3 cup oil, I add 1/3 yogurt. This …
Mexi-Pizza: Taco Bell ain’t got nothin’ on this!
I’m a HUGE fan of Taco Bell, but since I’m health-conscious, TB is probably not the best decision for dinner. Here’s my updated, and not to mention gourmet, version of TB’s Mexican Pizza! Also, I’ve never been a big fan of measuring while cooking savory dishes, because flavors should be unique to the individual. Here’s …
America’s and the World’s #1 Pizza? I think yes!
Staten Island is known for having the most Italian restaurants amongst the 5 boroughs, and they’re all delicious! However, there is one that stands above the rest- Goodfella’s. Growing up in NYC, I have tried my fair share of pizzas, pastas, sauces- you name it! Goodfella’s has the BEST marinara sauce BY FAR. They are …
Herbs have feelings too!
Herbs are a big part of many cuisines around the world. In order to get the most out of your bunch of herbs, you need to treat them with care- they’re sensitive! Cilantro, Coriander or Kattipatha (as we say in Kannada) is an essential ingredient of Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese and various other Asian cooking. …
Indian Ginger-Garlic Marinade
Add ginger to any vegetable and/or paneer (Indian cheese) marinade for an authentic Indian BBQ taste. For a spicy indian veg kabob I use: 2-3 tbsp ginger– best if taken from the freezer and shredded on a microplane grater 4 cloves garlic- finely chopped 5-6 dried cayenne chilies- I like things spicy! 1 bunch coriander– …
Tackling Ginger
1. Easiest way to peel ginger. If you keep ginger in the fridge/freezer/outside, the easiest way to get the peel off is using a spoon. Just use the edge of the spoon, and hold the ginger tight and peel back all the peel. 2. Easiest way to cut ginger. I find that if you store …
Miss Cinnamon?
Lately I’ve been asking my friends and family this question: ”If I were an ingredient what would I be”? Most of the responses were cinnamon, and a select few, whom I shall leave unnamed, said I remind them of a squash due to my “curvy figure”. I beg to differ with that one! I’ll go …