Eco-Cooking: Episode 10 Beet Top Pasta

Eco-Cooking: Episode 10 Beet Top Pasta

I can’t believe we’re on Episode TEN – yes, that’s 10 – of My Ecokitchen! This week was Earth Day, but as you all know, I try and celebrate the Earth everyday. As exhibited by Episode 10. Beets are polarizing – people either hate them or love them. I happen to be in the LOVE …

Eco-Cooking: Episode 4 Strawberry Stem Smoothie

Eco-Cooking: Episode 4 Strawberry Stem Smoothie

Did you know that strawberry stems – yes, the cute little green tops of the berries – are completely edible? Welcome back to My Ecokitchen where I showcase a delicious new low-waste recipes all month long for Earth Month! In case you missed it, we’re currently on Episode 4, which means I published 3 episodes before …

Eco-Cooking: Episode 3 Watermelon Rind Indian Pickle

Eco-Cooking: Episode 3 Watermelon Rind Indian Pickle

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 …

Eco-Cooking: Episode 1 Carrot Top Pesto

Eco-Cooking: Episode 1 Carrot Top Pesto

What can we be doing as individuals to help our planet? Well, it starts on our plate. No, I’m not trying to “brainwash” you into becoming vegan, but I am trying to raise awareness on how our actions affect the environment (and mostly negatively, unfortunately). For instance – food waste. Over 40% of the food …

Classic Pakoras

Classic Pakoras

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 …

Vegan Shamrock Shake

Vegan Shamrock Shake

I’ve actually never had a Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s, but I will admit, they looks delicious. I love mint. I love anything minty green. I love shakes (I mean, who doesn’t?!), and I love anything sweet. Come on, you all should know be by now. And even in my darker ages when I used to …

What I’ve Learned Since Being Laid Off from Big Tech & Becoming a Full-Time Entrepreneur…

What I’ve Learned Since Being Laid Off from Big Tech & Becoming a Full-Time Entrepreneur…

Photo Credit: Anand Rohimal for our documentary in production Everything The Light Touches It’s been almost 4 months since I was laid off from Twitter and working as a full-time chef, content creator, entrepreneur and more for my business The Spicy Mango Foodies, LLC aka Chef Priyanka. While that may sound like a ‘blessing,’ since y’all …

Vegan Rose Lassi

Vegan Rose Lassi

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 …

Tamarillo Marmalade (Tree Tomato Jam)

Tamarillo Marmalade (Tree Tomato Jam)

You saw my first recipe on tamarillos…right?? Well you better have! I explain everything I learned and know about tree tomatoes. But, in a nutshell, they are weird and fabulous. Thank you to Tropical Fruit Box for helping me experience my first tamarillo!!! As I was doing more research on them, I saw that there …

Roasted Tamarillo (Tree Tomato) Salsa

Roasted Tamarillo (Tree Tomato) Salsa

Tamarillo – have you heard of these before? No, not tomatillos, tamarillos! They are also referred to as ‘tree tomatoes’ in English. This is the first time I’m working with them and even eating them! They are originally from South America – Ecuador being a big consumer of tamarillos. I was fortunate to receive some …