"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I’m becoming a little obsessed with one pan or one pot dishes, but I ain’t complainin’. Look, I’m a workin’ girl who lives in a Manhattan studio – ain’t nobody got time for cleaning a million dishes! Plus, cooking with pan or pot challenges me to be a bit more creative. And we all know …
I truly believe that Sweet Potatoes are the unicorns of vegetables – the taste fab raw, sautéed, roasted, fried, mashed – you name it!! PLUS Sweet Potatoes are what helped me earn the title of Food Network Cooks vs Cons Champ in 2017! So, naturally, they hold a very close place in my heart. I’ve …
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 …
As a native Staten Island-er, I’ve eaten SO much bruschetta, so this recipe is very special to me! I’ve contributed my second recipe of the year to the Staten Island Advance – Masala Chickpea Bruschetta! It is LIVE today!! Check it out on SI Advance and below! ——- Bruschetta is super popular. I probably encountered …
Have you tried a Lassi before? Its a yogurt-based cold drink that’s usually served at the end of a meal or drank as a snack. Lassi’s are simple – they come in 4 flavors – plain sweet, plain salty, mango, or rose. My favorite has always been rose. I grew up drinking these when we …
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 …
Ok so I know I’m a bit late to the game with spiralizing, BUT that doesn’t mean I can’t get INTO the game now! My mom bought be a petite spiralizer for our Hindu Christmas (haha), so I was super excited to start experimenting. Basically, you can spiralize any root vegetable or vegetable that has …
I’m coo coo for coconuts! Pretty sure I’ve said that in several other posts, but if I haven’t then let the world know – I am definitely coo coo for coconuts! I can’t stress enough how creative Indian people are with food. By that I mean, the way in which ingredients are used. Indians have …