"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
You all know by now that I LOVE supporting local – local produce, local products, local people – you name it! It makes me feel a sense of community and I also get to know many of these folks on a personal level. I especially love local creative food products like Trade St. Jam Co! …
It’s getting warm! HA – NEVERMIND. That was just a one day teaser and glimpse into our supposed future. We’re back to dreary days of 40 degree temps and rain. I live in NYC FYI, NOT London. But as the weather DOES improve, so does socializing. There’s a proven correlation between warmer weather and increased …
I truly believe that Sweet Potatoes are the unicorns of vegetables – the taste fab raw, sautéed, roasted, fried, mashed – you name it!! PLUS Sweet Potatoes are what helped me earn the title of Food Network Cooks vs Cons Champ in 2017! So, naturally, they hold a very close place in my heart. I’ve …
It’s Toast Tuesday AND Galentine’s Day! I actually didn’t even know that was a thing, but it is! I’ve collaborated with my long-time friend and fellow West Coast foodie Aleesha Patel aka SavoredSpoon to create a VEGAN Sweet n’Sour Toast! I love love love this collaboration – it’s totally representative of our personalities and was …
Sometimes a gal just needs chocolate. A quick and satisfying chocolate fix that you don’t feel guilt about. Don’t get me wrong – I love my chocolate cakes, chocolate mousse, straight up dark chocolate truffles – but most of that requires time, contains dairy and eggs, AND makes one feel guilty. Avocado is amazing in …
As the summer comes to a close (and it really feels like a sudden close cause its 60 degrees in NYC right now!), I like to take full advantage of summer fruits and vegetables. I generally like eating fruits as is – natural and untouched. But sometimes, it’s fun to dress them up a bit! …
Not your momma’s lentil soup – that’s for sure! I realized that I don’t cook with legumes as much as I want to. I have grown up (and still do when I go to my parents) eating a lot of legumes – Indians love them legumes! We generally use them in daals (thick soups/stews), in …
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 …
As a vegetarian I eat a lot of bread (if you haven’t already noticed by now), and I like making open-faced sandwiches and ‘toasts.’ But what really pisses me off is when restaurant offer ‘Avocado Toast’ at $15+ – WHY would I spend $15+ on one piece of bread with MAYBE half an avocado on …
I’ve seen these Smoothie Bowls popping up everywhere, especially on Instagram. They’re super colorful, look healthy and delicious. I do make smoothies from time to time and I had some ingredients all ready to go to make one before work. If you buy fresh fruit, I recommend washing, prepping, and freezing at least a quarter …