NY Style Cheesecake (DF, EF)

NY Style Cheesecake (DF, EF)

I wish I was any other New Yorker and said “yes, I LOVE cheesecake!” But the fact of the matter is – I don’t! I know, blasphemy! Obviously I grew up with cheesecake all around us, being a native New Yorker. Something about the texture just threw me off. I found it to be really …

Eco-Cooking: Episode 6 Chickpea Water Chocolate Mousse

Eco-Cooking: Episode 6 Chickpea Water Chocolate Mousse

Dessert is always on my mind. In the morning, in the evening and anytime in between. I cannot deny my enormous sweet tooth, but I can be better about what I consume – not only for myself, but for the environment. You didn’t thinking I was swaying away from My Ecokitchen series, did you?! Nahhhhhh. We’re …

Eco-Cooking: Episode 4 Strawberry Stem Smoothie

Eco-Cooking: Episode 4 Strawberry Stem Smoothie

Did you know that strawberry stems – yes, the cute little green tops of the berries – are completely edible? Welcome back to My Ecokitchen where I showcase a delicious new low-waste recipes all month long for Earth Month! In case you missed it, we’re currently on Episode 4, which means I published 3 episodes before …

Eco-Cooking: Episode 3 Watermelon Rind Indian Pickle

Eco-Cooking: Episode 3 Watermelon Rind Indian Pickle

Watermelon rinds you say? What blasphemy is this, Priyanka?! It’s true! They’re edible and the star of Episode 3 of My Ecokitchen self-produced series, where I showcase low-waste recipes in April for Earth Month! See Episode 1 & Episode 2 here! Americans LOVE their watermelon – it IS the favorite melon in the US according …

Crispy Garlic Potato Balls (low-waste)

Crispy Garlic Potato Balls (low-waste)

I can never understand why some people would go to a restaurant, order a bunch of food, not finish it and then NOT pack it. The only times I would do this are if I’m on vacation and/or traveling, and I physically cannot carry the food or store the food. But even THEN I’d still …