"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
If you cook then you know that handling garlic with bare hands leaves an unpleasant garlic scent. Even if you scrub your hands with soap, it just lingers! I LOVE garlic in my food, but definitely not on my hands! The secret to removing that unwanted odor is.. wait for it.. STEEL! If you wash …
It’s fall there’s a bit of a nip in the air, but it’s still warm enough for me to make my yummy cold coffee! (And by “my” I mean my mother’s recipe since she used to make this for me all the time as a little kid!) 1-2 tbsp of instant coffee (depending on how …
Whoever said you’re only allowed to eat hummus from a Sabra tub or from Mamouns in NYC? Tonight I made a yummy roasted garlic and chili hummus, to accompany our (my family’) falafel sandwiches. The recipe is so easy that you’ll never want to buy hummus again! Not to mention, its healthier than a typical restaurant’ …
Well, here’s a tip on how to keep green vegetables- asparagus, broccoli, green beans, etc- vibrant, tasty and appealing. Usually in most Indian vegetable dishes, the veggies are boiled/blanched before sauteing. This allows the vegetables to cook so it’s not raw and tasteless when served. How do I keep my vegetables looking pretty and green? Baking …
Love my Mexi-Pizza but don’t have time to make it on a busy week night? Well you’re in luck, because I have a fast and delicious recipe that can be made in about 10 minutes! Rapido Mexi-Pizza: 4 Sahara original or whole-wheat Pita 1 Can Old El Paso vegetarian refried Beans 1 small onion diced 2 cloves …
I eat breakfast every morning. Without it, I feel lethargic and extremely hungry later on in the day. Breakfast is the most important meal, and while I love a hearty breakfast, I like to keep it healthy. People generally relate eggs to high cholesterol, grease and fat. However, it is my mission to put an …
Wouldn’t YOU like to know the recipe for my scrumptious, moist chocolatey-nutty banana bread??
This is a question I frequently get asked if someone tries my banana bread! But, this tip can be used for all cakes, cupcakes, breads etc. I usually add an equivalent amount of yogurt as oil/butter that the recipe calls for. So, if the recipe calls for 1/3 cup oil, I add 1/3 yogurt. This …
I’m a HUGE fan of Taco Bell, but since I’m health-conscious, TB is probably not the best decision for dinner. Here’s my updated, and not to mention gourmet, version of TB’s Mexican Pizza! Also, I’ve never been a big fan of measuring while cooking savory dishes, because flavors should be unique to the individual. Here’s …
Staten Island is known for having the most Italian restaurants amongst the 5 boroughs, and they’re all delicious! However, there is one that stands above the rest- Goodfella’s. Growing up in NYC, I have tried my fair share of pizzas, pastas, sauces- you name it! Goodfella’s has the BEST marinara sauce BY FAR. They are …