Winter

Shrimp ramen with red peppers and black chopsticks

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

I didn't plan to write three posts in a row dedicated to spicy foods, really....
A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup with garlic and pumpkins in the background.

Sherried Sweet Potato and Crab Bisque: A Sublime Soup

Yesterday I promised that roasted sweet potatoes would be the beginning of many delectable dishes....
Manhattan cocktail with cranberries beside poinsettia

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

It's a special night! I'll be making my primetime debut auditioning for The Taste, ABC's...
Chunky roasted tomato salsa with cilantro

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

When it comes to the Super Bowl, everyone loves the game-day classics, usually including such...
Hearty vegetarian chili garnished with cheese and scallions

Chili: The Comfort of Home Cooking

After traveling for many weeks throughout India, all I did was eat Indian food. (Obviously.)...
Caramelized onion tart with pine nuts and herbs

Winter Pizza with White Beans, Chard, and Caramelized Onions

I recently had a massive craving for pizza. Couldn't figure out why until I remembered...
Pumpkin cashew soup garnished with scallions

Thai Pumpkin Soup with Coconut, Cashews, and Curry

Begin with freshly roasted pumpkins (or canned) and add creamy coconut milk, crunchy cashews, and...
A bowl of chili topped with cheese, served with cornbread.

Chili: Three Tips for the Meal That Keeps on Giving

Though I hadn't been planning on it, all of the food media and then my...
Kale wreath salad with nuts and pomegranate

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

Doesn't this salad look like a festive Christmas wreath? My feelings...
Yellow Romanesco broccoli nestled in blue-green leaves

Black Friday No More

For as long as I can remember, the week of Thanksgiving has brought with it...