Cooking and Eating the PK Way

Plant-based, globally inspired dishes and science-backed guidance for healthy and sustainable eating.

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Gourmet layered appetizer with fresh herbs on a white spoon.

Sesame Seared Tuna with Radish Salad and Satay Sauce | What I Made on The Taste

12/16/2014
Normally I don't drag one story and recipe out for three blog posts, so please...
Fresh vegetable salad with sesame seeds and herbs.

Simple Radish Salad with Southeast Asian Flavors

12/14/2014
Radishes. I love them, root to leaf, and it is one of the vegetables I...
Gourmet layered appetizer with fresh herbs on a white spoon.

Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Satay Sauce and Radishes | What I Made on The Taste (and Why)

12/14/2014
This is the first part of a three-part series on this dish. For the recipe...
Plate of cooked mixed nuts garnished with fresh herbs.

Savory Sicilian Cauliflower, the PK Way

12/09/2014
My regular readers are quite familiar with my crazy cruciferous ways and my deep affection...
Close-up of creamy baked macaroni and cheese with a crispy topping.

Mac and Cheese, the PK Way | What I Made on The Taste

12/06/2014
Here's a taste for *you*! Thanks for reading & watching! All...
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...
A bowl of roasted Brussels sprouts with nuts.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Toasted Hazelnuts

11/26/2014
Still searching for the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving? Look no further, The Nutrition Doctor...
A close-up of roasted Brussels sprouts on a white plate.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Another Cruciferous Revelation)

11/22/2014
My first-ever post on roasted Brussels sprouts was, well, long. Who wants to read all...
Fresh mixed green salad with apples and red onions.

Getting Retro with Waldorf Salad: A Modern Take on the Classic

11/08/2014
Some of my readers may not be familiar with this dish, which is decidedly old-school....
Fried dessert topped with whipped cream and syrup on a colorful plate.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce: A Revelation

10/31/2014
Say goodbye to dry and disappointing bread pudding. This recipe will turn haters (like I...
Colorful salad with cranberries and dressing on lettuce.

Autumn Harvest Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette (Video)

10/03/2014
Whether for a big salad for supper, a lovely lunch, or a Thanksgiving side, this...
Fresh kale salad with chickpeas and cheese in a glass bowl.

A Kale Tale: How I Fell in Love with the Headless Crucifer

10/01/2014
Have you ever eaten kale, the headless crucifer? If you haven’t (or if you have...