Holidays

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...
A bowl and glass filled with frothy, spiced beverage on a blue cloth.

Non-Dairy Eggnog, the P.K. Way

Looking for traditional dairy-based nog? Click here. --- With the growing awareness of the environmental...
Holiday-themed chocolate dessert with white drizzle and sprinkles on a festive plate.

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

Deviled eggs garnished with fresh dill on a white plate.

Elegant Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Herbs

Even the most progressive and modern of cooks will admit to having a recipe for...
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Deep Fried Turkey Fire? Don’t Make it So.

Because how often can you see William Shatner rap and burn? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2dwPTnsyA&feature=youtu.be Aye, Captain. Have...
Stack of homemade oatmeal cookies on a blue patterned plate.

Crunchy-Chewy Ginger Snaps, the P.K. Way

Sometimes a theme develops unexpectedly, as it did with these past few posts that all...
Heart-shaped chocolate cake with white drizzle on a paper plate.

Celebrating Love: On Chocolate, Running, and Life

On yesterday's Valentine's Day, I kept wondering to myself: should I write about chocolate or...
Fresh mixed salad with cherry tomatoes, carrots, and avocado.

Post-Holidays+Mid-January=A Return to Salad (Et Al)

One big winter dinner salad: mesclun, arugula, and spinach adorned with...
Close-up of homemade cookies with nuts and dried fruit on a plate.

Orange-Scented Butter Cookies with Pistachios and Cranberries

Christmas may be technically over, but no doubt you, too, are still munching on some...
Close-up of crumbly baked squares with visible bits of fruit or nuts.

Lemon-Scented Butter Cookies with Apricots and Almonds

Any Christmas baker is appreciative of a one-stop-shopping cookie dough: make one base and switch...