Our Quaint Diwali Celebration!

Our Quaint Diwali Celebration!

If you happened to be in India a week ago, you would be well aware of Diwali– our New Year, roughly translated into the “Festival of Lights.” It is one of our (and when I say our I’m referring to Indian people haha) biggest celebrations of the year, and has a religious as well as …

French Onion Soup (Vegetarian!!)

French Onion Soup (Vegetarian!!)

I cannot tell you the number of times that my family and I have gone to restaurants where they serve French Onion Soup and we can NEVER eat it. Why? Because one the primary ingredients is beef broth!! UGH SO ANNOYING. It always looks so bubble, so cheesy, so yummy and delicious, and in the …

Priyanka, now that you’re a vegetarian where do you get your PROTEIN from? Aren’t you deprived?!
Happy 1st Anniversary to chefPriyanka.com!!

Happy 1st Anniversary to chefPriyanka.com!!

A really old picture, but it expresses how I feel about my 1 year anniversary- Happy!! Happy 1st Anniversary to chefPriyanka.com!! Yes, todays marks ONE year from when I started this blog- and boy has it been a crazy journey! To be honest, I wish I had more time to contribute my recipes, tips and …

Perfect Italian Summertime Menu

Perfect Italian Summertime Menu

(My yummy Pina Colada in Turks & Caicos MMM- no this isn’t Italian, but it just reminds me of summer) When it’s hot out, you don’t really want to be slaving over a stove (well, I don’t consider it ‘slaving’ but some people do!), or standing over a burning hot grill in 100 degree temperatures. …

Coca-Cola Zero Cake (Coke Cake)

Coca-Cola Zero Cake (Coke Cake)

Couple of weeks ago my boss was going on and on about some “Coke Cake,” and not that my mind is in the gutter or anything, but I automatically assumed a cake made out of the drug that looks like powdered sugar and reminds me of the movie ‘Blow‘ with Johnny Depp. Low and behold, …

Indian BBQ: Hariyali Vegetable Kebobs (Cilantro/Ginger/Garlic)

Indian BBQ: Hariyali Vegetable Kebobs (Cilantro/Ginger/Garlic)

(The red/Tandoori paneer and tofu you see is a separate recipe that’s coming Soon!) Whoever said vegetarians can’t BBQ are in for a surprise! Here is a healthy, creative, delicious and vegan Indian summertime recipe. Vegetables kabobs are part of contemporary Indian food and are derived from “Tandoori” style foods- breads, veggies and meats that …

My FIRST Live Cooking Demo at Le Creuset!

My FIRST Live Cooking Demo at Le Creuset!

I have been invited by none other than the famous French cookware brand- Le Creuset to host a cooking demo at their Jersey Shore Store! I’m really really excited as this is my FIRST EVER cooking demo for a LIVE audience (besides the usual audience- parents, friends & Romeo & Juliet my dogs) on Sunday …