Happy Diwali 2012!!!

Happy Diwali 2012!!!

Happy Diwali to all my fellow Indians! If we were in India right now, there would be lots and lots of celebrations including tons of food, parties, decorations and all sorts of colorful lights. After all, Diwali is translated to mean “The Festival of Lights.” You can find a more in-depth description and history behind …

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Chef Priyanka!! Also… Rosemary, Potato and Red Onion Quinoa

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Chef Priyanka!! Also… Rosemary, Potato and Red Onion Quinoa

 Yesterday September 23rd, 2012 marks the 2nd year since I’ve started Chef Priyanka- already!! I feel old. But over these past 2 years I’ve generated more than 120 recipes- pretty crazy huh? I wish I had time to create more and cook more, but I make do with the time I have! So I would …

Spinach-Jalapeno Walnut Pesto

Spinach-Jalapeno Walnut Pesto

Sometimes I like to step away from traditional recipes and cooking. Wait, who am I kidding!? That’s pretty much what I do majority of the time. My mom recently bought me some groceries (yesss wonderful feeling) and one of the items I had requested was some baby spinach. When I came home from work one …

Restaurant Review: SHO by Shaun Hergatt

Restaurant Review: SHO by Shaun Hergatt

Have you guys ever heard of Savored? It’s actually a really cool website that allows you to make reservations at fancy restaurants with up to 30-40% automatically taken off of your bill! It’s an awesome way for foodies to dine like the rich, but not have to pay like one! It’s also great for young …

Indian Potato “Chips”

Indian Potato “Chips”

Ok you’re probably thinking this recipe is going to be some fried potato goodness topped with Indian spices. Well, its not haha (even though that sounds really yummy). If you forgot or have just joined me, my blog is full of healthy recipes that you shouldn’t feel bad about eating! Therefore, nothing is fried in …

Indian Bhaingan Bhartha (Indian Baba Ghanoush)

Indian Bhaingan Bhartha (Indian Baba Ghanoush)

Bhaingan Bhartha is a classic Indian dish. However, it is slightly different in every region of India. The one we traditionally make at home is a Maharashtrian, and most similar to the South-Indian version of Bhaingan Bharta. I love this dish in the summer because it can served at room temperature or cold. It is …

Mango Cupcakes with Mango-Cardamom Buttercream Frosting

Mango Cupcakes with Mango-Cardamom Buttercream Frosting

You would think that as a 1st generation Indian, mango would be one of my favorite fruits. Yeah, it’s definitely…not. I don’t know- for some reason I’m just not into mango. I only like ‘kent’ mangoes, which come during the summer and are fiber-less. Otherwise, mangoes tend to be mushy and fiber-full. I also think …

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes (with Mint & Orange)

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes (with Mint & Orange)

I’m sure you know by now that I have a huge sweet tooth and will always given in to something chocolatey. I was bored one day and was really in the mood for a strawberry shortcake, but I wanted chocolate as well. So what better way to combine chocolate and strawberries than in a cupcake?! …

Sweetheart Cranberry Scones

Sweetheart Cranberry Scones

Usually when its Winter time, I think of warm beverages, fireplaces and sweets that are on the comforting side. We’ve been making these yummy cranberry sweetheart scones for years at my house. They’re sweet, tart, buttery and so good with tea! I kinda feel a little British while eating these.. no but really I do. …

Asian Pear-Blue Cheese Arugula Salad with a Roasted Garlic Honey Vinaigrette

Asian Pear-Blue Cheese Arugula Salad with a Roasted Garlic Honey Vinaigrette

I haven’t really shared any recipe for salad with you, or what I like to refer to as ‘rabbit food,’ but I actually really like a good salad. If a salad is prepared properly and has the right combination of ingredients with the right amount of dressing, it can be really fulfilling. And that is …