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 …

Creamy Golden Beet Fusilli with Pistachios, Vegan & Zero-Waste

Creamy Golden Beet Fusilli with Pistachios, Vegan & Zero-Waste

I’m still on a spring produce binge! It’s the best time to scour your farmers markets for delicious, in-season and cheap produce! Plus, when produce are in season they are at the height of their nutrient content. So it’s a win win! I had a beet kick this time around and I know there can …

Baked Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Caramel (Vegan)
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 …

Coffee Cake with Homemade Gooey Caramel Drizzle (Vegan)

Coffee Cake with Homemade Gooey Caramel Drizzle (Vegan)

I take a lot of pride in the recipes I develop. I mean, who wouldn’t? There is time, effort, and most importantly, creativity and imagination that goes into the development process. But! I definitely don’t shy away from sharing other recipes that have inspired me or that I have adapted. Sometimes the classics, just need …

Saffron Cashew Granola

Saffron Cashew Granola

I usually make recipes that fit into a “meal” – you know, like a breakfast, lunch or dinner. But I wanted to change it up and I low-key LOVE granola. It’s so good! So much texture, flavor, and super high in nutrients! Of course, I wanted to make a Chef Pri spin on granola that …

Watermelon Ceviche

Watermelon Ceviche

I have to admit – I’ve never actually eaten ceviche before. BUT, I’ve been to enough Latin American restaurants and seen my middle sister eat it enough (she lives in Miami) to have a sense of what it might taste like. It always looked like a cross between an Indian koshumbri (Kannada for cold side …

Watermelon Rose Daquiri

Watermelon Rose Daquiri

Everything has changed for us this year – some for the better, some for the worse. The one thing that has been a challenge for many, including myself, is the lack of travel. If you have the opportunity and are privileged enough to live a life where you can freely travel, then you likely understand …

Whipped Lemon Frosted Boxed Cake

Whipped Lemon Frosted Boxed Cake

You have no idea. I have been SEARCHING for a boxed cake mix that is palm oil free, FOREVER. You’re probably already aware of my obsession with cutting out palm oil from my diet (and attempting to get others to as well). I’ve cut out palm oil for 2+ years for environmental reasons. Don’t make …