Vegan Green Chutney Candy Cane

Vegan Green Chutney Candy Cane

I hardly publish a new recipe in the middle of the week BUT this was too good not to share here! I present to you the absolute perfect holiday dish: Green Chutney Candy Cane, which is 100% vegan, 100% festive, and 100% delish!! This dish is from my feature on Food Network to nearly 11 …

Vegan Pie Crust Cookies

Vegan Pie Crust Cookies

Who’s bored of the same ole holiday cookies? Don’t even lie – I know a bunch of you are! And who else likes pie crust? Like, better than the actual pie filling? I can’t be the ONLY one, come on!! If a pie crust is made well, it’s flakey, buttery, slightly soft and crispy. It’s …

Saffron Cardamom Spritzer

Saffron Cardamom Spritzer

PSA: This is Chef Priyanka’s LAST recipe of 2018! Yup, isn’t it crazy to think that in less than a week we are going to start a whole new year?! I can easily say, I’m not mentally prepared for that. But to celebrate whatever days are remaining of 2018, I’ve created a festive, Indian-inspired, sparkly …

Cauliflower Steaks with Pomegranate Sauce

Cauliflower Steaks with Pomegranate Sauce

Did you catch my Holiday ‘Steak’ dinner in the Staten Island Advance? No?! Shame on you!! You’re lucky I got you covered – link and below <3 Happy Holidays friends! Steak. What do you think of when you hear that word? Probably not what I think of. Ah, I still remember my first trip to …

Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach Pesto

Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach Pesto

This past Christmas we decided to relax at home and I cooked up a vegetarian Italian feast! I decided to make Eggplant Rollatini as the main dish, but of course with a twist. I first made a homemade marinara sauce using San Marzano crushed tomatoes the night before. I spiced up the traditional ricotta filling …

Eggnog (Lowfat)

Eggnog (Lowfat)

Not sure if this needs any introduction at all, but that this was the first time I made Eggnog. I’ve generally not ventured into the realm of eggnog, as it is super fattening and most of the time it is raw (there are recipes where you can temper the yolks so they’re cooked, or a …

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry-Jalapeno Butter

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 …