Whole grains

A bowl of crunchy cereal with a spoon.

Granola, the P.K. Way: The What, When, and Why

03/30/2013
I enjoy making my own granola a few times a year. I mean, what's not...
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Two chocolate chip cookies on a white plate with a mint garnish.

Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Cherries and Walnuts

03/29/2013
Thanks for indulging me these past few days with my cauliflower soup trifecta, including the...
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Stack of homemade oatmeal cookies on a blue patterned plate.

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

03/12/2013
Sometimes a theme develops unexpectedly, as it did with these past few posts that all...
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A plate of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and a crab claw.

Salmon Satay with Sesame Noodles, Kale, and Red Peppers

03/10/2013
Since I'm revisiting a few Asian-inspired recipes this week, there's one more I'd like to...
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Bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh strawberries and raspberries.

Five-Minute Stovetop Oatmeal (Video)

03/05/2013
This post is dedicated to my sister, who rolled her eyes following last year's lobster...
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Blueberry muffins with fresh blueberries on a plate.

Whole Grain Madness Blueberry Muffins

02/23/2013
Finally, a breakfast you don't need to feel (that) guilty about eating. Make these whole...
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Plate of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and chopsticks.

A Healthier Vegetable Lo Mein

02/19/2013
For some reason, I had been having an intense craving for lo mein, that delicious...
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A decadent chocolate brownie topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.

Warm Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

12/14/2012
This recipe is so amazing I wrote out the recipe for you here. This one,...
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Close-up of freshly baked chocolate biscotti with nuts on a cooling rack.

Dark Chocolate Biscotti, the P.K. Way

12/04/2012
My foray into annual Christmas cookie baking began yesterday, much earlier than my usual sprint...
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A plate of seasoned, cooked chicken pieces with herbs and spices.

Wild Mushroom Stuffing with Spinach, Herbs, and Pecans: A Healthier Dressing

12/03/2012
A lot of things get stuffed around the holidays. It begins with Thanksgiving, when Americans...
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