"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I’m still on a spring produce binge! It’s the best time to scour your farmers markets for delicious, in-season and cheap produce! Plus, when produce are in season they are at the height of their nutrient content. So it’s a win win! I had a beet kick this time around and I know there can …
I am on my continued mission of cooking not only vegan cooking, but sustainable cooking, via zero-waste concepts. If there is anything you can do as a consumer to make the world a better place, it is to reduce food wastage. In the case of produce, you can usually eat almost all parts of it …
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 heard that right! Banana peels. No this isn’t a joke and you shouldn’t mock it or immediately turn away. Didn’t think banana peels were edible? Think again. Banana peels actually have more potassium and fiber than the banana flesh. So yeah! They’re edible and nutritious. Most vegetable and fruit skins/peels are edible. You just …
“Scone,” “scons,” “tomAto,” “toMAto.” Doesn’t really matter how you pronounce it, they’re good and now 100% vegan. I used to live in London for a bit in college and ate scones all the time (and it probably showed too), but I actually loved scones wayyyy before my British adventures. My mom made them growing up …
Vegan pancakes. So easy. So delicious. There is no reason not to try this. They’re also healthy. YUP, HEALTHY. I don’t think I need to say much else, but that you should make these right. now. Dark Chocolate Vegan Pancakes Batter: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 confectioner’s sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 tsp …
Ok, so that ridiculous hallmark holiday is over right? Thank god. Can we go back to loving each other normally without odd grandiose expressions of love? And can we go back to enjoy rose flavored delicacies without it having to be a special occasion? Yes? Ok, great! Let me introduce you to my Vegan Rose …
No Valentine? No problem! Treat yourself with Single Serve Crispy Stuffed Poblano with Repurposed Leftover Rice, Cilantro Crema & Radish Fritters! This dish combines the concept of an Indian Bhuji (Pakora) and Mexican Chile Relleno and I couldn’t be happier with this combination of cultures! This dish is zero-waste (using leftover rice from a delivery order) …
Did you know that over 40% of food supply is WASTED in the United States alone? I am talking about food that doesn’t even make it to supermarket shelves and then there is food that is purchased and thrown away. Why? Why do we let all of this perfect food go to waste? There is …