"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Time to get corny. No, not corny jokes (although I have PLENTY of those), but something deliciously corny to eat! Okay hear me out – and this is a no judgment zone, so please, no judging(!) – please tell me you’ve heard of Chi Chi’s (if you live in the States)?? You know, the super …
Who’s bored of the same ole holiday cookies? Don’t even lie – I know a bunch of you are! And who else likes pie crust? Like, better than the actual pie filling? I can’t be the ONLY one, come on!! If a pie crust is made well, it’s flakey, buttery, slightly soft and crispy. It’s …
The title is self explanatory, but if you insist: a decadent pecan pie enrobed in chocolate set in the butteriest crust & 100% vegan!
I take a lot of pride in the recipes I develop. I mean, who wouldn’t? There is time, effort, and most importantly, creativity and imagination that goes into the development process. But! I definitely don’t shy away from sharing other recipes that have inspired me or that I have adapted. Sometimes the classics, just need …
I have a qualm. If you’ve been following me for 2 or more years now, I’ve been going on and on about palm oil. I’m not going to go on about it now, as I’ve exhausted my words for it. And you should already now how detrimental it is to the environment, animals, and ecosystem. …
There are a ton of nut and seeds butters out there now and I love it! I think it’s a healthy trend, but as with anything, we should be cognizant of where our food is coming from, how it’s being sourced, and how the effects are on the quality of the product. So when SoCo, …
My mom has a BOMB banana bread recipe that we’ve been using for years – super moist, chocolatey, and a sure crowd pleaser. But the recipe calls for eggs and yogurt – that’s what helps is stay moist. I don’t think its easy to recreate a vegan version of that recipe exactly, but one can …
Diwali is right around the corner – literally – it’s in 3 days!! If you don’t know by now (which is shocking if you’ve been following my blog), Diwali is the one of the biggest celebrations and holidays for Indian people. It literally translates to ‘festival of lights.’ It is a celebration of good over …
Who would’ve thought that there’s a day for pistachios?! Well there is, and it’s today! Happy National Pistachio Day! These crackable yummies aren’t only in baklava – they’re very versatile. I’ve seen them used in Italian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean food – you name it! I had some friends over recently, and I wanted to …
Have you seen TASTY by Buzzfeed? I usually stumble upon the videos via Facebook and they have these amazing short clips that demonstrate how to make an entire dish, dessert, etc. I saw this clip for a layered Brownie Cheesecake, and I was pretty inspired! Diwali is coming up this week, and as most of …