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Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
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 …
Bhaingan Bhartha is a classic Indian dish. However, it is slightly different in every region of India. The one we traditionally make at home is a Maharashtrian, and most similar to the South-Indian version of Bhaingan Bharta. I love this dish in the summer because it can served at room temperature or cold. It is …
Having a small dinner party or entertaining a large group of friends? You can never go wrong with serving a bowl of yummy roasted nuts. I like to spice mine up (of course), I mean if you couldn’t tell by now that I love spicy food and cannot do without it, then I don’t know …
I’m sure all of you guys- who have kept up with my blog and have read my ‘Who’s This Priyanka‘ page- know by now that I lived in Boston for 4 years. No, not just for shits n’ giggles, but I actually attended undergrad there- yes, Boston University. Me and my mommy at my Economics …
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 …
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 …
Beautiful flower arrangement in my lobby (they change it weekly)! Hello everyone! So if you’re wondering why I’ve been so M.I.A it’s because I have a legitimate excuse! I swear! I’ve been busy moving into my own new apartment in the city!! Yes, living the independent life in my own studio 🙂 Some of my …
If you happened to be in India a week ago, you would be well aware of Diwali– our New Year, roughly translated into the “Festival of Lights.” It is one of our (and when I say our I’m referring to Indian people haha) biggest celebrations of the year, and has a religious as well as …
The answer to this question simply stated is- NO I am not deprived at all. In fact my daily regimen includes an awesome amount of protein packed meals and snacks- all vegetarian and some even vegan! Below I’ll share my tips for vegetarians who are struggling to get their protein fill. And these recipes and …
A really old picture, but it expresses how I feel about my 1 year anniversary- Happy!! Happy 1st Anniversary to chefPriyanka.com!! Yes, todays marks ONE year from when I started this blog- and boy has it been a crazy journey! To be honest, I wish I had more time to contribute my recipes, tips and …