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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
Deviled eggs garnished with fresh dill on a white plate.

Elegant Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Herbs

12/16/2013
Even the most progressive and modern of cooks will admit to having a recipe for...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Science
Spicy tofu curry garnished with fresh herbs and served in a white dish.

Savory Swordfish in Tomato-Tamarind Sauce with Coconut Chutney

11/09/2013
Today's recipe is one of my "best dishes ever" according to my husband. Hardly a...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Indian / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Sauces / Science / Seafood / Vegetables
A bowl of rich tomato-based stew with herbs and spices.

Indian Tomato Sauce with Tamarind and Coconut: So Many Uses

11/07/2013
I whipped up this sauce one day on a whim during the heart of tomato...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Indian / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Sauces / Science / Vegetables
Food Matters Multimedia logo with spoon design.

For the Love of Pesto: 10 Recipes and Photographs to Inspire

10/22/2013
An inadvertent theme develops on my blog every now and again, as in today's homage...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sauces / Science
Creamy soup garnished with herbs and lemon zest in a bowl.

Cruciferous Soup Goes Mediterranean (aka, Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Parmigiana and Pesto)

10/18/2013
Apparently I have a lot to say about pesto this week. If you're just tuning in...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Soup / Vegetables
A bowl of creamy orange carrot puree with herbs on the side.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: A Perfect Sandwich or Snack

10/12/2013
Traditional hummus gets a flavor boost from roasted red peppers in this sweet and pink-hued...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sandwich / Science / Snacks
Grilled white fish topped with a colorful vegetable salsa on a bed of sautéed greens.

Southwestern Swordfish with Peach Salsa and Spicy Kale and Corn Sauté

09/30/2013
What happens when slow-roasted swordfish meets up with juicy peach salsa and a sauté of...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Seafood
A glass pitcher filled with red fruit punch on a wooden table outdoors.

Summertime Hydration, the P.K. Way

07/09/2013
Sick of drinking water? Add your favorite herbal tea bags to a pitcher of cold...
Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Drinks / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Summer / Weight
Fresh spinach salad with strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese.

Strawberry Salad with Spring Greens, Toasted Almonds, and Citrus-Thyme Vinaigrette

06/19/2013
When gorgeous red strawberries are mixed with spring lettuces, spinach, scallions, and diva cucumbers then...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Science