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Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I’m having a moment with mangoes. I’m going to be honest and this statement is going to be controversial, but as an Indian person, I know it’s kind of within my genes to be obsessed with mangoes, but I’m like, medium about them. I know, I know. I’m not really obsessed. I have my moments …
Ever just crave a lassi, but don’t want all the dairy, fat and ya know, feeling that you’re harming animals in any way by drinking this? Let me introduce you to my healthy-ish vegan mango lassi! Why “healthy-ish”? Because mangoes still have a lot of carbs and sugars, so they’re not a quote-on-quote healthy fruit. …
Do you ever just wake up with a sudden sweet craving and in your mind you’re screaming “I WANT EFFING PANCAKESSS & WAFFLES AND SYRUP DRIPPING EVERYWHERE” – and I ain’t talking about Jack Johnson’s banana pancakes (get those white boy pancakes outta here). This is exactly what happened to me this morning – heck, …
Its January 8th, 2018 and I didn’t have electricity for almost 2 days in NYC. Not to mention it’s a real feel of -5 degrees outside, so not being able to make a cup of coffee or tea is pretty depressing. I should ALSO mention that I live in a high-rise building and my unit …
It’s that time of year – when people begin regretting stuffing 3 donuts in their face every morning during the holidays or going to the movies 3 days in a row and promising yourself that you won’t eat popcorn, but you see a Cheetos popcorn special and order a small, a large, and a nachos. …
Do you need a little perk-me-up in the morning? No, I’m not talking about THAT kind – get your head outta the gutter. I’m talking about something filling, healthy and slightly sweet & slight spicy to get your day going. Then you’re going to want to make this Up Beet Chia Pudding with Lumi Juice …
A lot of recipe are good enough for 2 people, but sometimes I take the selfish route and make a one person serving. Like when I’m hangry…but want something healthy…but not willing to make TOO many compromises. Wait, that sounds like me everyday, ha! I recently felt like this – shocker – so I decided …
I love chia. It’s a great source of fiber and Omega 3’s, but I will say it is a bit fattening. That being said, I think the fat content is okay to consume for someone on a primarily vegetarian/vegan diet. I have posted a chia pudding recipe before, but this is a bit different – …
Chia seeds are all the rage now – packed with omega 33’s, antioxidants, potassium, protein, and fiber – these seeds can really be incorporated into anything. They don’t require cooking or blending, and have a neutral flavor. Below is my super simple 5-ingredient chia seed pudding that is perfect for breakfast or lunch. It’s super …