Crispy Quinoa Cakes with Yogurt Cilantro Sauce Cooking is a meditation for me. Getting into the kitchen grounds me. It keeps me present and mindful, focusing...

Chicken Cacciatore Hunters Stew Chicken Cacciatore is one of my favorite meals. This traditional Italian hunter's stew is perfect to prepare any time of year...

What's in Your Pantry? As a food writer and personal chef, I thought it might be helpful to offer some tips and tricks to stock your pantry, and reduce trips...

Instant Pot Moroccan Stew Recipe From Priya's kitchen Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken thighs (optional) 3 tbls. olive oil 4 cups water or stock 3 cans diced tomat...

Tahoe’s Foodie Culture By Priya Hutner The aroma of sautéing onions and garlic emanating from a kitchen, spices percolating in a pan or fresh baked sourdough...

By Priya Hutner for the Tahoe Weekly Peru is the land of the ancient Incans, shamans, Machu Pichu — one of the Seven Wonders of the World — and exceptional f...

Maybe you live in and work in Tahoe and are too busy to cook or are planning a special occasion and want to throw a party. Or, the snow is falling and you wa...

It’s 10 a.m. and I’m drinking gin — Old Trestle Distillery gin to be precise. The Truckee distillery recently released its first: Old Theory Gin 001. Truckee...

Hosting a party isn’t always easy. It can be a challenge deciding what hors d’oeuvres or appetizers to serve with the perfect wine. What is the difference be...

Priya Hutner for The Tahoe Weekly The yellowed leaves of the aspens flutter in the fall winds. Fields of dried mule ears crunch under foot and there is a chi...

A tasty, tangy, healthy meal that’s quick and easy to make. You have endless variations to choose veggies and fruit you enjoy! Serves 4 Ingredients: Skewered...

Makes 12 patties 1 Head Cauliflower, steamed or roasted with olive oil and garlic 2 cups Frozen Organic Mixed Veggies, defrosted, I use the Bybee Brands from...