cooking and eating the pk way

Plant-based, globally inspired dishes and science-backed guidance for healthy and sustainable eating.

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Healthy Thanksgiving recipes for kids and busy parents.

Healthy Hedonism Holidays: Thanksgiving Recipes

11/25/2020
  No better time to practice Healthy Hedonism (aka, the #pkway) than during the holidays...
Close-up of homemade peanut butter cups on a plate with flowers in the background.

Mini Pumpkin Pies aka Pumpkin Tarts (Recipe)

10/21/2020
Leftover pumpkin pie filling and graham cracker crumbs lead to a follow-up batch of tartlets,...
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How to Eat: Plant-Based Recipes (Download Free E-book from Dr. P.K. Newby)

04/24/2020
Need a little help getting back to "real life" eating during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic?...
Chocolate bundt cake with glossy ganache dripping down the sides.

Out of This World Chocolate Stout Cake: It’s Not Just for St. Patrick’s Day (Recipe)

03/17/2020
    You need chocolate stout cake with whiskey-laced ganache and sea salt in your...
Tomato with ketchup shaped like a question mark on a plate.

The Best Diet Advice? Get Out of the Goop & Get Your Science On

02/05/2020
With so much bogus diet advice, it's no wonder people are confused about nutrition. But...
Bowl of oatmeal with a spoon inside, ready to eat.

Hot Cereal. Oatmeal. Porridge. Whatever You Call It. (Recipe)

12/22/2019
Easy-as-can-be hot cereal comes with many names---porridge, oatmeal, other things. Whatever it's called, it's stove...
Close-up of a rich caramel cake topped with whipped cream and nuts.

Show-Stopping Pumpkin Pie, the P.K. Way (Recipe)

12/10/2019
Pumpkin pie gets an over-the-top treatment when adorned with a pile of toasted maple walnuts...
A close-up of a partially eaten cheeseburger with lettuce and sesame seed bun.

Comparing the Real Ingredients of Beyond, Impossible, and Beef Burgers

10/22/2019
Think "100% beef" is superior to plant-based options because of the ingredients? It's time to...
A bowl of green chutney with a lemon on the side.

Lemony Pesto Pasta Sauce: No Need for Cheese! (Vegan Recipe)

07/24/2019
Like so many vegan recipes, you won't miss the dairy in this mix of garlicky...
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Why I Love Beyond Burgers (Video)

06/24/2019
Today's veggie burgers look and taste nothing like the bland patties of yore: Find one...
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P.K. Newby on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (“I Love Black C*****!)

04/11/2019
This is the awesome that happens when a snippet of an interview about my new...
A fresh salad with kale, chickpeas, and roasted sweet potatoes.

Chopped Salad: A Fridge Forage Feast (No Recipe Needed)

02/23/2019
Chopped salads are a terrific way to toss together a handful of greens, veggies, nuts,...