"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
Y’all are stuck with a boat load of Thanksgiving leftovers right? I for one am not, because we’re not really into Thanksgiving and I am personally not a massive fan of Thanksgiving food. But, we were invited to a Thanksgiving get together this year, so I decided to be social and attend. To my pleasant …
I’m a big fan of oatmeal – anything porridge-like, grits-like – I’m a fan. I don’t know why I find it so comforting, but I love the feeling of something warm, creamy, and slightly sweet. I also grew up eating a lot of Quaker oatmeal and grits before school, so that’s also probably why I …
Clarified Butter. It’s all the rage in the states now, ehem all the rage among white people ehem, but us brown folk have been clarified butter, or Ghee for thousands of years. It’s a staple in Indian cooking and likely in any Indian household. But why all the rage now over clarified butter? Have Westerners …
The first time I ever ate charred corn on the cob with spicy Mexican mayo and crumbled queso fresco was in Acapulco, Mexico nearly 10 years ago. Ever since then I’ve been in love. I’ve made several Mexican Street Corn versions since then, but I must say this was probably one of the best variations …
It’s June and that means outdoor eating and most importantly – BBQ! I love making simple and flavorful food using the BBQ grill outside, and it’s also really easy cleanup! Corn is big in our house during the summer, and we usually roast it directly on the BBQ and smother some Indian pickle or simply …
The whole month of August is generally when Hindus observe a religious fast, which leads up to Ganesh Chaturthi. During this time, we are not supposed to consume eggs. That being said, I cannot bake anything with eggs, dairy products are okay though, which means the sweets don’t necessarily have to vegan. However, I wanted …