Jaggery Soaked Summer Peaches

Jaggery Soaked Summer Peaches

As the summer comes to a close (and it really feels like a sudden close cause its 60 degrees in NYC right now!), I like to take full advantage of summer fruits and vegetables. I generally like eating fruits as is – natural and untouched. But sometimes, it’s fun to dress them up a bit! …

Salted Maple Pecan French Toast

Salted Maple Pecan French Toast

This might potentially be my fifth, sixth, seventh (?) French Toast recipe on chefpriyanka.com. I think its one of those underestimated dishes. It can be made sweet, savory, Indian – you name it! But what I hate about ordering French Toast at a restaurant, is that it most always is bettered in egg and definitely NOT …

Indian Stuffed Mushrooms

Indian Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms definitely get a bad rep with Indian people. I think mushroom tends to be a meat substitute in most western cuisine, mainly because the texture is similar to that of meat. If you follow my blog, then you know that anything that gets a bad rep, especially within Indian food, is an immediate challenge …

Sweet & Savory Bruschetta

Sweet & Savory Bruschetta

I have a certain appreciation and love for finger foods – or rather, normally large-sized foods that have been turned into mini versions. Why? They’re easier to eat and can appreciate the flavors more. Also they’re super cute. Here is a simple recipe for a super satisfying hors d’oeuvre that can be served at a …

Crispy Mexican Hash Browns

Crispy Mexican Hash Browns

Crispy Mexican Hashbrowns: 5 Idaho potatoes – cleaned, peeled, dried 1 serrano pepper – minced 2 stalks scallions – minced 1-2 tsp no salt/low sodium Mexican seasoning 1 tsp dried Oregano 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder pinch of cumin powder salt black pepper 2 tbsp heavy cream PAM Original Flavor 1. Grate …

Priyanka, now that you’re a vegetarian where do you get your PROTEIN from? Aren’t you deprived?!