Recipe

A fresh kale salad with chickpeas, onions, and dressing on the side.

Healthy Holidays: Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Almonds and Dijon Vinaigrette (Recipe)

I don't know about you, but in my world the extra holiday socializing---which often comes...
A bowl of creamy soup garnished with cashews and green herbs.

Healthy Holidays: Curried Pumpkin Soup (Recipe)

It's Day 8 of my "Healthy Holidays" series and I'm having fun getting my new...
Close-up of almond butter energy bites on a blue plate.

Healthy Holidays: Peanut Butter Balls (Recipe)

As I sat munching on a piece of whole grain toast and peanut butter this...
A forkful of roasted butternut squash with cranberries and herbs.

Healthy Holidays: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad (Recipe)

Roasted butternut squash meets rosemary onions, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and Dijon vinaigrette in the...
Cheesy baked stuffed eggplants with herbs on a white plate.

Eggplant Parmigiana, the PK Way (Recipe)

I adore eggplant parm, and my recipe keeps the focus on summer-fresh vegetables rather than...
A bowl of cooked kidney beans in sauce.

Quick and Easy Baked Beans: Perfect for Meatless Monday

Beans refer to several genera of the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), including the genus Phaseolus. Today's...
A colorful bean and vegetable salad on a plate.

Summer Corn Salad: Quick, Easy, Colorful, Delicious

Juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, and green olives get together in this simple and tasty salad...
Bowl of noodles with vegetables and nuts.

Pasta with Grilled Vegetables, Toasted Walnuts, and Parsley: Perfect Summer Fare

Grilled vegetables with toasted walnuts, parsley, and whole grain pasta can be enjoyed hot, warm,...
Refreshing cucumber-infused drink with ice in a clear glass.

Cucumber Lime Spritzer: Your Go-To Summer Drink, Any Time of Day

I love creating luscious cocktails, most of which star fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (Here's a...
Close-up of a rice and bean dish with vegetables and avocado.

Better-for-You Rice and Beans (Recipe)

Rice and beans is a healthy staple, loaded in nutrients and big in flavor. Choose...