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A colorful vegetable and lentil stir-fry with corn and red bell peppers.

Meatless Monday Goes Mexican: Taco Filling, the P.K. Way

04/29/2013
This taco filling is perfect on a Mexican salad. Click on...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Science / Vegetables
A bowl of spicy tomato soup garnished with fresh cilantro.

Fifteen Minute Soup Begins with Leftovers | Minestrone (Cooking Video)

04/25/2013
Nope, I'll never understand why people don't like leftovers. Not only are they incredibly efficient---who...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Soup / Vegetables / Video / Whole grains
Close-up of homemade nutty energy balls on a blue plate.

The Power of Peanut Butter in a Delightful Round Package | Peanut Butter Balls

04/10/2013
Everyone loves peanut butter. So much so that to this day my post on peanut...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Protein / Recipe / Running
Close-up of a savory tart topped with herbs, nuts, and greens.

Winter Pizza with White Beans, Chard, and Caramelized Onions

04/05/2013
I recently had a massive craving for pizza. Couldn't figure out why until I remembered...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Winter
Close-up of caramelized onions garnished with fresh herbs.

All Hail Allium: The Glory of Caramelized Onions

04/03/2013
I add onions to just about everything I make. Sautéed white or yellow garden-variety onions (Allium...
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Fresh spinach salad with cashews, mango slices, and a lemon wedge.

Mixed Greens with Avocado, White Beans, and Watermelon Radish

04/02/2013
Salad for Supper? Yes, Please. I just don't know what I'd do without my regular...
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A bowl of crunchy cereal with a spoon.

Granola, the P.K. Way: The What, When, and Why

03/30/2013
I enjoy making my own granola a few times a year. I mean, what's not...
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Two chocolate chip cookies on a white plate with a mint garnish.

Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Cherries and Walnuts

03/29/2013
Thanks for indulging me these past few days with my cauliflower soup trifecta, including the...
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Creamy green soup garnished with fresh herbs in a white bowl.

Elegant Caulifower Soup with Artichokes and Leeks

03/28/2013
Artichokes and Cauliflower? Who Knew? Are you familiar with the hot artichoke dip that commonly...
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Creamy soup garnished with chopped green onions in a white bowl.

Divine Cauliflower Soup (Preferably Roasted)

03/27/2013
I feel like I say "This is my favorite soup!" way too often. Of course,...
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