"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
It’s Monday in April, which means a brand new episode of My Ecokitchen! Can you believe we’re already on Episode 7?! There is nothing stopping me, people! But before I go on about my latest sustainable recipe, I have a disclaimer – please do a small test before eating any fruit or vegetable peels that …
Watermelon rinds you say? What blasphemy is this, Priyanka?! It’s true! They’re edible and the star of Episode 3 of My Ecokitchen self-produced series, where I showcase low-waste recipes in April for Earth Month! See Episode 1 & Episode 2 here! Americans LOVE their watermelon – it IS the favorite melon in the US according …
Ever have pakoras? No?! You are missing out on one of the easiest, tastiest and most popular household Indian snacks! They’re crispy Indian fritters generally made with the ‘classic’ mix of onions and green chilies, but they come in ALL variations – sliced potato, eggplant, spinach leaves, cauliflower, stuffed long hot peppers, tomato – you …
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 …
Stuck with leftover rice again? Just me? I’m here to BORE you again with another zero-waste & vegan recipe for Loaded Veggie Cutlets packed with leftover rice, silken tofu, veggie, turmeric & so much more! These are protein and nutrient packed! Served with a golden Turmeric Tahini-Coriander Sauce!I’m telling you friends – the possibilities for …
You don’t have to be Indian to have heard of or know what Biryani is. The origins of these ancient dishes tend to be disputed, but a lot of reports relate to Biryani relate back to Northern India (part of Mughlai cuisine) Hyderabad, India (South Indian) and have also a lot of Persian influence. Biryani …
I was originally going to leave this recipe just for my IGTV, but since it was featured in my CNN interview, there has been some hot demand! Everyone is tryna’ get a slice, ha! Get it? Come on, so phunny! But in all seriousness, I’m so happy people are taking more of an interest in …
I’m a huge snacker – I think I get it from my mama. We have this incredible ability to eat containers of Indian snacks and forgo real meals. Incredible I tell ya. But as I get older, ehem 30 ehem, I can’t really afford to be eating bags and containers full of fried Indian goodness. …
If you’ve watched my Instagram stories last weekend (and shame on you if you haven’t!), I was lucky enough to meet the CEO and Founder of Trade Street Jam Company! Ashley was kind enough to give me some samples of her all natural vegan jams that are produced locally in Brooklyn! I picked the Strawberry-Chipotle …
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 …