"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
A lot of what I make is based on what’s good in the grocery store that day. Earlier this weekend, I went to the grocery store just to get 2 items. But of course, I cam out with 5 bags full of unnecessary (but very necessary) items. I found some beautiful fresh Poblanos and instantly …
Do you ever get a craving for a simple grilled cheese sandwich? Something gooey and delicious and full of carbs and cheesy goodness? Yah, I get these cravings all the time, but if I ate what I craved all the time, I’d probably be a beluga whale. But I do like to reasonably indulge from …
It was Mexican night at the Naik household this past weekend! We wanted something simple yet satisfying, and of course I just worked with ingredients that we already had on hand – was not about to venture out in the freezing cold for some nachos ya know. We decided on Quesadillas since we had a …
I recently left my job at VivaKi for a new opportunity. As I’ve mentioned in tons of other posts, I’ve become very close to my colleagues here and they are now my really good friends. As part of my several parting gifts, some of my friends surprised me with an awesome going away gift – …
My next installment on my Spain review stops in Valencia – a beautiful Southern coast city named after the abundant Valencia orange trees (which by the way are originally from Valencia, California). This city is like a palm tree lovers HEAVEN, i.e., MY HEAVEN. We traveled on a train from Madrid to Valencia, and the …
Last week was my birthday- yes, I am officially old and officially a quarter of a century old. We can keep this information on the DL though. I’ve been wanting to go to a restaurant in the Upper East Side called Candle 79. It’s been given some pretty good reviews and highly rated by creditable …
I officially think I’m still a college student. Why? Well, I don’t know, maybe because I go on vacation during college spring break time, but I don’t have any sort of break from work? Yup, that’s me! I definitely have a good reason though. Well, I lied I don’t have a good reason. I just …
If you haven’t seen it already, I have written my first recipe for the Bloomspot Blog! I am so happy about this, because Bloomspot is super hip- they provide ~60% of cool restaurants, spas, salons and much more! Their blog provides readers with all the latest trends in food, fashion, help and much more. My …
We survived! Let’s say cheers to the New Year by taking a look at 12 original recipes that I made during 2012! I must say, my ChefPriyanka activity was not as much as it could have been, but I still made the best of the time that I had! What were your favorite recipes from …
Having some guests over? Starting with some cocktails and don’t know what to serve? Lastly- have you been at work all day with no time to plan? This is a great appetizer starter to hold your guests over and it pairs well with wine, beer and cocktails. Its super simple, pleasing to the eye and …