Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
SPRING IS HERE! Celebrate with delicious and healthy veggie-full recipes! From yours truly Rosemary-Garlic Ricotta Toast 5-Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding Beet-Strawberry Smoothie Indian Cauliflower Steaks Sweet Potato-Quinoa Burgers
Indian Spice-Rubbed Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower “steaks” have been popping up everywhere and I’m lovin’ it. Cauliflower is hearty and when sliced in half, reminds me of bio class back in high-school. But enough of that. Let’s talk steak. A nice juicy, spicy, satisfying cauliflower steak. Ha, gotcha. This is a great way to eat cauliflower. It’s visually appealing, hearty, …
Veggie ‘Tostada’ with Roasted Tomato-Pepper Sauce
You all know my obsession with Mexican food and taco bell, but sometimes it’s nice to stay in and make it yourself. It’s also a LOT healthier, considering whenever I go to Taco Bell I’m “starving” and order enough for 5 adults and 2 small starving children. So try making this healthy tostada – super …
‘Falafel’ Chickpea Burgers with Arugula & Tzatziki
I really like falafels, but I don’t like that they’re fried and tend to be greasy and then I feel guilty for eating them. Who wants to feel guilty when you’re stuffing your face?! Wait.. that’s an oxymoron. Oh well. I wanted falafel one evening so I whipped up a healthier “burger” version that is …
Mexican Baked Eggs
Do you ever go out for weekend brunches and order those delicious “baked egg” dishes that come in a little cast iron skillet bubbling away in a savory sauce and gooey with cheese? Yeah, I’m salivating just thinking about it. I wanted to re-create that at home, but without all the oil and general fat. …
Garlicky Broccoli & Brussel Sprouts with Almonds
I love green vegetables (how can I not, I’m vegetarian!). I specifically loveee broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, asparagus, etc etc ETC. I had some fresh broccoli and brussel sprouts on hand, so I decided to combine them. Below is a super simple and fast side dish you can put together if you have these veggies …
Restaurant Reviews: Philadelphia – Vedge
I’ve heard a lot about the Philly food scene from both family and friends. Everyone raves about how many amazing restaurants sit in this city, so when I went last weekend, I was excited to get a taste of what Philly has to offer. The last time I was in Philly was in January, and …
Hola Espana! – Valencia Edition –
My next installment on my Spain review stops in Valencia – a beautiful Southern coast city named after the abundant Valencia orange trees (which by the way are originally from Valencia, California). This city is like a palm tree lovers HEAVEN, i.e., MY HEAVEN. We traveled on a train from Madrid to Valencia, and the …
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
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 …