Food

Freshly baked blueberry bread on a colorful plate.

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

03/17/2014
Irish Soda Bread is a traditional favorite, and my recipe boasts whole grains and less...
Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Whole grains
A colorful bowl of mixed bean salad with avocado and tomatoes.

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

03/11/2014
It feels like a long time since I've written a "big salad for supper" post....
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad
A bowl of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and yellow chopsticks.

Chinese Stir Fry with Szechuan Sauce and Soba Noodles

02/25/2014
Recently I found myself with a hankering for Chinese food but couldn't decide whether I...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Vegetables
Bowl of creamy herb dip garnished with fresh chives.

Blue Cheese Dressing: Salad Indulgence, Delightful Dip

02/04/2014
I ate my share of salads when I was a kid thanks to my home-cooking...
Cheese / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sauces
A bowl of fresh salsa with a spoon and guacamole in the background.

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

01/30/2014
When it comes to the Super Bowl, everyone loves the game-day classics, usually including such...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sauces / Science / Vegetables / Winter
A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and green onions.

Chili: The Comfort of Home Cooking

01/29/2014
After traveling for many weeks throughout India, all I did was eat Indian food. (Obviously.)...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Winter
Marigold flower board wishing Happy New Year 2014.

The Nutrition Doctor is (Back) In the Kitchen

01/28/2014
I'm a firm believer that one has the entire month of January to wish people...
Diet / Food / Health / Holidays / Indian / Nutrition / Science
Fresh pomegranate and opened seeds on a wooden surface.

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

12/24/2013
With its covertly packaged ruby red seeds that yield a surprising crunch, a burst of...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Fruit / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Science / Video
A bowl and glass filled with frothy, spiced beverage on a blue cloth.

Non-Dairy Eggnog, the P.K. Way

12/23/2013
Looking for traditional dairy-based nog? Click here. --- With the growing awareness of the environmental...
Calories / Dairy / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Drinks / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Science
Holiday-themed chocolate dessert with white drizzle and sprinkles on a festive plate.

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

12/21/2013
Chocolate / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Weight / Whole grains