12 Delicious ChefPriyanka Recipes from the Year 2012!

12 Delicious ChefPriyanka Recipes from the Year 2012!

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 …

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry-Jalapeno Butter

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry-Jalapeno Butter

When I think about the Holidays, warm and comforting foods come to my mind. And by comfort I mean, stepping out of your “diet” regime and indulging a bit. I rarely develop savory recipes using butter as a main or starring ingredient, but this was just too good to pass up. Fresh brussel sprouts, roasted …

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Chef Priyanka!! Also… Rosemary, Potato and Red Onion Quinoa

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Chef Priyanka!! Also… Rosemary, Potato and Red Onion Quinoa

 Yesterday September 23rd, 2012 marks the 2nd year since I’ve started Chef Priyanka- already!! I feel old. But over these past 2 years I’ve generated more than 120 recipes- pretty crazy huh? I wish I had time to create more and cook more, but I make do with the time I have! So I would …

Restaurant Review: SHO by Shaun Hergatt

Restaurant Review: SHO by Shaun Hergatt

Have you guys ever heard of Savored? It’s actually a really cool website that allows you to make reservations at fancy restaurants with up to 30-40% automatically taken off of your bill! It’s an awesome way for foodies to dine like the rich, but not have to pay like one! It’s also great for young …

Indian Potato “Chips”

Indian Potato “Chips”

Ok you’re probably thinking this recipe is going to be some fried potato goodness topped with Indian spices. Well, its not haha (even though that sounds really yummy). If you forgot or have just joined me, my blog is full of healthy recipes that you shouldn’t feel bad about eating! Therefore, nothing is fried in …

Garlic-Mint Orzo with Cumin & Capers

Garlic-Mint Orzo with Cumin & Capers

Even though orzo is an Italian pasta, I feel like it doesn’t have to be cooked in a traditional Italian manner. Then again, nothing has to be cooked with rules or regulations (that’s why I love to cook!). When I think of orzo I think Italian, Moroccan and a bit Middle Eastern. So I basically …

Sauteed Indian Okra with Spicy Onion, Bell Pepper & Cumin & Homemade Masala

Sauteed Indian Okra with Spicy Onion, Bell Pepper & Cumin & Homemade Masala

I feel like okra (or ladyfingers) is a really underrated vegetable. I also feel like okra is primarily used in the south (in gumbo, fried up, etc), but not so much in the northeast. I almost feel like people don’t really know what to do with okra. Okra is extremely versatile. There are SO many …

Happy Independence Day India- Here’s to all the yummy food my motherland has to offer!

Happy Independence Day India- Here’s to all the yummy food my motherland has to offer!

Happy Independence Day India! Today should be celebrated with all things white, green and orange (those would the colors of the Indian flag, JUST in case you didn’t know). (Image Source) In honor of my motherland (I can’t really refer to it as my HOMEland because I was born and brought up in NYC, (Picture …

Perfect Italian Summertime Menu

Perfect Italian Summertime Menu

(My yummy Pina Colada in Turks & Caicos MMM- no this isn’t Italian, but it just reminds me of summer) When it’s hot out, you don’t really want to be slaving over a stove (well, I don’t consider it ‘slaving’ but some people do!), or standing over a burning hot grill in 100 degree temperatures. …

Indian BBQ: Tandoori Paneer & Tofu Kebobs

Indian BBQ: Tandoori Paneer & Tofu Kebobs

Whoever said vegetarians can’t BBQ or have nothing to eat at a BBQ have never really tried to make some yummy vegetarian kebobs. Here’s my simple, easy and spicy recipe for Tandoori Paneer and Tofu. If you’re vegan, simply replace the paneer with more tofu. The consistency of the tofu came out really good on …