Nutrition

A cup of black coffee with two blueberry muffins on a white plate.

Blueberry Corn Muffins (Size Matters)

02/10/2013
A Manhattan Muffin Comes to Boston A special breakfast treat, and...
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Sliced loaf of moist carrot cake on a blue plate.

Savory Cornbread, the P.K. Way

02/09/2013
Adding diced vegetables makes a tastier, healthier, and prettier cornbread. I...
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A bowl of chili topped with cheese, served with cornbread.

Chili: Three Tips for the Meal That Keeps on Giving

02/08/2013
Though I hadn't been planning on it, all of the food media and then my...
Beans / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Winter
A bowl of fresh salsa with a spoon and a green dip in the background.

Super Bowl Favorites, the P.K. Way: Chili, Nachos, Guacamole, and Pizza

02/02/2013
I'm sure I'm not the only one scratching their heads, saying "Where did January go?...
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Fresh mixed salad with cherry tomatoes, carrots, and avocado.

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

01/21/2013
One big winter dinner salad: mesclun, arugula, and spinach adorned with...
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Close-up of crumbly baked squares with visible bits of fruit or nuts.

Lemon-Scented Butter Cookies with Apricots and Almonds

12/31/2012
Any Christmas baker is appreciative of a one-stop-shopping cookie dough: make one base and switch...
Desserts / Diet / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe
Fresh green salad with nuts and avocado on a white plate.

A Big Christmas Salad, Pretty as a Wreath | Kale with Pears and Pomegranate

12/30/2012
Doesn't this salad look like a festive Christmas wreath? My feelings...
Autumn / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Weight / Winter
Two red cocktails with festive greenery and a bowl of guacamole on the side.

Pomegranate Margarita Martini

12/27/2012
Who said margaritas were just for summer?   I adore avocados and always have them...
Cocktails / Drinks / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe
Plate of roasted Brussels sprouts with nuts and greens, served with a yellow sauce.

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Marcona Almonds and Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

12/27/2012
Just in case you think the holidays for me are biscotti and champagne and cookie swaps all...
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Chocolate and vanilla layered dessert bars arranged in a circle.

Holiday Baking? Make it Mini!

12/21/2012
I'm currently contemplating what to bake this weekend for Christmas. Like many families, perhaps you...
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