Food

Sliced blueberry soda bread on patterned teal plate

Irish Soda Bread, the P.K. Way (Recipe)

Irish Soda Bread is a traditional favorite, and my recipe boasts whole grains and less...
Black bean and avocado rice salad bowl

A Big Salad for Dinner is Officially a Thing: A Few Favorites to Inspire

It feels like a long time since I've written a "big salad for supper" post....
Soba stir-fry with mixed veggies and chopsticks

Chinese Stir Fry with Szechuan Sauce and Soba Noodles

Recently I found myself with a hankering for Chinese food but couldn't decide whether I...
White bowl of creamy chive dressing

Blue Cheese Dressing: Salad Indulgence, Delightful Dip

I ate my share of salads when I was a kid thanks to my home-cooking...
Chunky roasted tomato salsa with cilantro

Upscale Super Bowl Salsa Starring Roasted Tomatoes, Tomatillos, and Garlic

When it comes to the Super Bowl, everyone loves the game-day classics, usually including such...
Hearty vegetarian chili garnished with cheese and scallions

Chili: The Comfort of Home Cooking

After traveling for many weeks throughout India, all I did was eat Indian food. (Obviously.)...
Marigold garlanded board on green easel

The Nutrition Doctor is (Back) In the Kitchen

I'm a firm believer that one has the entire month of January to wish people...
Fresh pomegranate and opened seeds on a wooden surface.

Where Are the Seeds? A Pomegranate Public Service Announcement (How-To Video)

With its covertly packaged ruby red seeds that yield a surprising crunch, a burst of...
Nutmeg-topped eggnog served in bowl and glass

Non-Dairy Eggnog, the P.K. Way

Looking for traditional dairy-based nog? Click here. --- With the growing awareness of the environmental...
Chocolate biscotti with white icing on striped plate

The Gift of Biscotti: Pretty, Mini, and Tied in Crimson