Winter

A bowl of shrimp noodle soup with chopsticks and a spoon.

Bring on the Heat (Part 3): Vietnamese Soup with Red Curry and Coconut

01/16/2015
I didn't plan to write three posts in a row dedicated to spicy foods, really....
Autumn / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Soup / Winter
A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup with garlic and pumpkins in the background.

Sherried Sweet Potato and Crab Bisque: A Sublime Soup

01/10/2015
Yesterday I promised that roasted sweet potatoes would be the beginning of many delectable dishes....
Autumn / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Shellfish / Soup / Vegetables / Winter
Festive holiday drink with cranberries and a poinsettia plant.

Making a Manhattan, the PK Way (May Involve Cranberries)

12/05/2014
It's a special night! I'll be making my primetime debut auditioning for The Taste, ABC's...
Autumn / Cocktails / Drinks / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Winter
A bowl of fresh salsa with a spoon and guacamole in the background.

Upscale Super Bowl Salsa Starring Roasted Tomatoes, Tomatillos, and Garlic

01/30/2014
When it comes to the Super Bowl, everyone loves the game-day classics, usually including such...
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A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and green onions.

Chili: The Comfort of Home Cooking

01/29/2014
After traveling for many weeks throughout India, all I did was eat Indian food. (Obviously.)...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Winter
Close-up of a savory tart topped with herbs, nuts, and greens.

Winter Pizza with White Beans, Chard, and Caramelized Onions

04/05/2013
I recently had a massive craving for pizza. Couldn't figure out why until I remembered...
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Bowl of creamy soup garnished with cashews and green herbs.

Thai Pumpkin Soup with Coconut, Cashews, and Curry

03/11/2013
Begin with freshly roasted pumpkins (or canned) and add creamy coconut milk, crunchy cashews, and...
Autumn / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Video / Winter
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...
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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...
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A close-up of a Romanesco broccoli with green leaves.

Black Friday No More

11/23/2012
For as long as I can remember, the week of Thanksgiving has brought with it...
Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Winter