"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I am born & raised in Staten Island (aka Shaolin) and yes I mention this all the time, because rarely do you find first generation Indian families on Staten Island. But given the fact that I’m born in SI almost makes me half Italian…right?! LOL! What I mean by that is I looove Italian food …
I’ve had so many delicious versions of Rajas con Crema around NYC and in Mexico. Obviously, some better than others. But the basic concept of the dish I love – sizzling hot peppers in a creamy sauce served sizzling hot in a cast iron skillet…then scooped up and eaten with warm tortillas. I mean, how …
Honestly, this doesn’t need a fancy intro. You like cauliflower, I like cauliflower. We’re all screaming for… CAULIFLOWER. But! This ain’t no any old cauliflower rice or cauliflower wings. This is a Whole Roasted Cauli baby (yes I refer to my vegetables as babies. Back off), with a pretty unique marinade. And I recommend starting …
No need for me to re-emphasize my love for JUST egg. It’s super versatile, delish, protein-packed and completely plant based! So when they asked me if I wanted to try their brand new Folded Egg before it hit grocery store freezers, I was beyond eggcited – see what I did there? Heheheh. It’s super convenient …
Do you ever just crave something creamy, indulgent, and sweet, but guilt-free?! Well, welcome to everyday of Chef Priyanka! There are very few products in the marketplace that are good for you AND good for the environment, but So Delicious is one of them! I have been consuming their delish products (see what I did …
I am definitely not an expert in making jams, and in fact, I know a few Jam queens out there who make delicious, vegan, locally produced jams – ehem – Tradestreet Jam Co. But I do not how to make things taste good in a minimal amount of time, tehehe. If you live in Manhattan …
By now you should know my obsession with pasta alternatives, i.e., pastas that are made out of different legumes rather than starch, so I can freely stuff my face with “pasta,” but be healthy at the same time! The geniuses at Banza have created a new addition to their line of pasta alternatives – a …
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 …
I think what turns people off the most about cooking is the cleanup. Honestly, it gets to me too. As someone who lives on their own and cooks for herself, its the cleanup that tires me. Because of this I try to develop recipes that are simple and don’t require multiple pots and pans. I …
Indian Stuffed Eggplants or Bharwan Baigan is a household staple in most South Indian homes. Each family has their own recipe. I am obviously partial to my moms delicious Indian Stuffed Eggplants – wait did I mention they’re BABY eggplants?! Yup, super cute baby eggplants are stuffed with a spicy onion and garlic mixture, pan …