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Birria Tacos | MAKE IT VEGAN – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
Birria Tacos, but MAKE IT VEGAN! Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Hailing from Jalisco, Mexico, Birria Tacos are normally made with pork or beef and simmered in a super aromatic broth or consomé of chilies, warm spices, garlic, onion and tomato. I have never eaten Birria Tacos before, but that doesn’t mean I can’t try
Spaghetti & Beetballs | MAKE IT VEGAN – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I have never eaten Spaghetti & Meatballs - I know! Very anti–American, no? Especially because I’m born and raised on Staten Island, NY, it’s even more shocking. But I have never eaten beef or pork, so trying meatballs was never an option! So, I had to invite my resident Italian expert Alessandra Ciuffo - chef,
Low-waste Crispy Chick’n Caesar Wrap | MAKE IT VEGAN – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I have had my fair share of chicken caesar wraps in my life (yes, there was a time I ate chicken - we won’t talk about it). And they’re generally all dissatisfying - overly dressed, too tangy, too creamy, not the right balance of flavors, gloopy - the list goes ON. One thing that is
Cauliflower 65 | MAKE IT VEGAN – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
When we were little my dad told us that this popular South Indian dish ‘Chicken 65’ was made with 65-day-old chicken. Keep in mind that my dad has been a lifelong vegetarian and has never eaten meat in his life, but he is a surgeon, so that may explain the grotesque detail in his theory.
Tadka Focaccia | MAKE IT VEGAN – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I may go as far as to say that focaccia is top tier bread - maybe even among my top 5 favorite breads. So, when the fabulous Jessie Sheehan introduced me to her recipe for a one bowl, no-rise Irish-inspired focaccia, I couldn’t resist. But we didn’t just stop there - we took her already
Salt & Pepper “Squid” | MAKE IT VEGAN – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
When Yiming Lin - an ethnographer gave me a challenge, I knew I couldn’t let it down. I am a very competitive person by nature - hello! Food Network Champion AND Quibi Dishmantled Winner over here! Only the real ones will know that second one. Yiming mentioned that one of the most popular dishes at
Indian Sloppy Joes | MAKE IT VEGAN – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I’ve never eaten a Sloppy Joe before - I don’t even know what it’s made of! So I invited Halle Burns to my kitchen to help me whip up some Sloppy Joes, but with a vegan & Indian twist! Pav Bhaji is a classic Indian street food dish from Mumbai (where I’m from) and I
Spinach-Jalapeño Pesto | MAKE IT VEGAN – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I can't believe I'm saying this, but introducing my brand new SHOW - MAKE IT VEGAN! Only on my YouTube - so make sure to subscribe! My first ever long-form series where I show you traditionally non-veg dishes, and make them deliciously vegan! I'll be your host - Priyanka Naik! We have some amazingly talented
NY Style Cheesecake (DF, EF) – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I wish I was any other New Yorker and said "yes, I LOVE cheesecake!" But the fact of the matter is - I don't! I know, blasphemy! Obviously I grew up with cheesecake all around us, being a native New Yorker. Something about the texture just threw me off. I found it to be really
Eco-Cooking: Episode 10 Beet Top Pasta – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
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
HAPPY EARTH DAY (everyday)! 🌎♻️ – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
It's my Super Bowl aka EARTH DAY! But, who am I kidding?! Earth Day is EVERY day for me. I try to respect, honor and cherish the earth everyday - she does so much for us and has given us so much, shouldn't we at least try to give back to her a little? She's
Eco-Cooking: Episode 7 Mango Peel Chutney – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
It's Monday in April, which means a brand new episode of My Ecokitchen! Can you believe we're already on Episode 7?! There is nothing stopping me, people! But before I go on about my latest sustainable recipe, I have a disclaimer - please do a small test before eating any fruit or vegetable peels that
Eco-Cooking: Episode 6 Chickpea Water Chocolate Mousse – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
Dessert is always on my mind. In the morning, in the evening and anytime in between. I cannot deny my enormous sweet tooth, but I can be better about what I consume - not only for myself, but for the environment. You didn't thinking I was swaying away from My Ecokitchen series, did you?! Nahhhhhh. We're
Eco-Cooking: Episode 5 Broccoli Stem Pancakes – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
Broccoli - either hated or loved. Most of the time I find it to be loved. And I personally LOVE it. This is Episode 5 of My Ecokitchen where I share recipes for normally discarded items. And let me tell you - the recipes are DELISH! In case you missed it - Episode 1, Episode 2,
Eco-Cooking: Episode 4 Strawberry Stem Smoothie – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
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 – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
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 – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
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
Meet Me at Williams Sonoma! – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
Do you love Williams Sonoma?! Yeah, THAT Williams Sonoma - one of THE greatest kitchenware stores ever! Well, I am thrilled to share that I am doing my first book signing at Williams Sonoma Columbus Circle in NYC! Yes, my book is 2+ years old, but it came out during the global pandemic, so I
Classic Pakoras – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
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
Pantry Clean-Out Black Bean Soup – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
This soup has zero fresh produce - kind of an oxymoron for me, no?! But this is the reality of real life, amirite? I have been traveling for three weeks and before I left, I cleaned out everything from my fridge that could potentially spoil - don't worry, everything was either composted, repurposed or froze!
Crispy Garlic Potato Balls (low-waste) – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I can never understand why some people would go to a restaurant, order a bunch of food, not finish it and then NOT pack it. The only times I would do this are if I'm on vacation and/or traveling, and I physically cannot carry the food or store the food. But even THEN I'd still
23 Things I Accomplished in 2023! – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
23 Things I accomplished in 2023. Cheesy, I know, but I love it! You should know the drill by now! I've been doing this every year for the past 5+ years. It not only helps keep track of what I have accomplished (tracking towards my goals), but also helps me identify gaps and most importantly
All wine isn’t vegan, but I have a solution! – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
Did you know that all wine isn't vegan? I learned this a few years ago from one of my friends who I call a wine connoisseur and needless to say, I was severely grossed out. A seemingly harmless item that has been around for centuries, has now been adulterer with animals? WHY?! Well, according to
Chocolate & Cranberry Holiday Wreath! – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
My boyfriend (yes, boyfriend, I know HARD LAUNCH), told me he had a baking competition at work. Now, if anyone has been following me for years (god bless you if you have been), know that I am extremely competitive. Hello - Food Network Champion 2017, Quibi Dishmantled Winner 2020 (any so many more at-work, at-home,
Lemon Yogurt Loaf (Vegan Copycat) – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I have many MANY pet peeves (shocking, I know, because I just seem so calm, relaxed and easy going HA!). But there is one food-related pet peeve of mine that just REALLY gets to me - when recipes and TV shows say "let's make a CLASSIC!" A classic? A classic in who's house?! America is
Homemade Cinnamon Bun Cereal (VEGAN!) – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I just figured out your Christmas morning brekkie. Yes, yes. This isn't the first homemade cereal recipe you've probably come across, but I can confidently say, this is probably the easiest recipe. And not to mention - VEGAN! Just like most kids who grew up in America, I grew up on cereal. I'm not getting
“Brothy” Indian Lentils aka Saaru – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I’ve seen “brothy beans” trending all over the internet, but South Asians have been making “brothy beans” aka saaru (as we say in Kannada or Daal in Hindi) for thousands of years. Why is it that the Western world finds something and then total upends it? I don't mind people embracing other cultures and adapting,
8 steps to an eco-friendly life in the kitchen & beyond – My first TEDx Talk! – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO MY TED(x) TALK...! I can officially say I'm an expert on how to live eco-friendly!! Ok, maybe I can't go THAT far, but I did just do my first TEDx Talk: 8 steps to an eco-friendly life in the kitchen & beyond. Being a TED speaker has been on my
I starred in my first car commercial for TOYOTA & it just aired! – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I can't believe I'm writing this (or typing it, rather), but I starred in my first car commercial as MYSELF - Chef Priyanka - and it's for none other than TOYOTA! You heard that right! I am one of the faces for the launch of TOYOTA’s brand new fully electric vehicle the bZ4X for Toyota
Vegan Shamrock Shake – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
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
Brazilian Lemonade Vegan (Limonada Suíça) – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
THE BEST LEMONADE I'VE EVER HAD! 🍋🇧🇷BRAZILIAN LEMONADE (limonada suíça) BUT VEGAN! TIME TO GO TO BRAZIL 🤪 WHO'S COMIN' WITH ME?! Full recipe video here! I’ve been seeing this pop up everywhere, so I just HAD to try it. I am not one for trends, but anything sweet & tangy is totally my
What I’ve Learned Since Being Laid Off from Big Tech & Becoming a Full-Time Entrepreneur… – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
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
JUST DROPPED: Chef Priyanka Merch!!! 💧👕 – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
YES!!! YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT! I know you haven't heard from me for a while on here (since 12/31/2022 to be exact) and there is a good reason for that! I have been working on developing my first ever sustainable MERCH and it just dropped! Right now, today at 9am ET, the official limited
22 Things I Accomplished in 2022 – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I haven't written on here in a long time and it's for good reason - this year hasn't been like any other - in good and bad ways! What would life be, if not for ups and downs, right? But I couldn't let another year go by without my annual "X things I accomplished in
Spicy Cauliflower Tacos, Vegan & Low-Waste – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I was in the mood for some tacos. So, I made some tacos. Anytime I make a dish from any culture (including my own), I feel the need to say - this is by no means "authentic." I mean, what does "authentic" even mean? I love cooking because you don't need to follow rigid rules.
Lazy Woman Chili Oil Noodles – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
I know this may come as a MASSIVE shock to you all, but I am lazy. I am basically a human version of the sloth (by the way, I love sloths and they're highly underrated. But that's for another time). I am a late riser, lover of sweat pants, and binge show watching gal. But
Spicy Dijon Panzanella Salad, Vegan – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
Y'all already know this, but anything involving carbs or bread - I am THERE. Especially when it's not supposed to be there, I.e., in salads. But that's where the wonderful Italian creation of Panzanella Salad steps in. A fantastic and carb-loaded way to use up any stale bread (or just not-stale bread). What is Panzanella
21 Accomplishments in 2021 by Chef Priyanka Naik – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
Every year - at the end of a year and start of a new year - I make it a point to outline all of my accomplishments. This is in no way meant to be a brag, rub in someones face or show-off about. This is about taking a moment to think back on every
I was on The Kelly Clarkson Show & TODAY Show in the span of 3 weeks – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
You read that right. I was on two of the largest American daytime TV shows in the span of three weeks cooking up a storm of recipes from my debut cookbook The Modern Tiffin! I was on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday October 25th and the TODAY Show on Thursday November 18th. And in
Chili Oil Vegan Peaches n’ Cream – Chef Priyanka: Vegan Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Author
You read that right! Chili Oil Peaches n’Cream. Perfectly sweet, perfectly creamy & perfectly spicy. This combination is 🤯 and 100% vegan. Inspired by Tuê - I saw she put chili crisp on top of soft serve at one of her pop-ups in LA and I just HAD to do a Chef Priyanka amped up