Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Refreshing cucumber drink with ice in a glass.

Cucumber Basil Sparkler: The Sweet Taste of Summer

09/29/2014
The calendar may read "autumn," but the hot weather in Boston definitely says "summer." Not to...
Cover of a health-focused food guide with vibrant images of fruits and vegetables.

From Farm to Fork, Why What You Eat Matters: Foods for Health Now On Sale!

09/05/2014
I am excited to announce that my first book is now on sale here and...
Delicious baked eggplant slices topped with greens, cheese, and roasted tomatoes.

Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Sandwich: Summer on a Plate

08/21/2014
Okay, fine. Yes, I did also refer to my caprese salad with peaches as "summer...
French toast topped with berry compote on a white plate.

Whole Grain Waffles with Blueberry Maple Syrup

08/14/2014
I've made waffles all of two times in my life, including today. I don't often...
Fresh tomato and peach salad with basil and mozzarella.

Summer on a Plate: Caprese, Meet Peaches

08/08/2014
Luscious peaches dripping with juice come together with sweet summer tomatoes, local mozzarella, and basil...
Three blueberry scones on a white plate with a small bowl of blueberries.

Blueberry Ginger Scones: Simply Scrumptious

07/31/2014
I'm always sad when strawberry season ends. Happily, the berry love keeps coming when other...
A glass bowl filled with dried tea leaves on a striped cloth.

Za’atar: The Beginning of Something Beautiful

07/24/2014
Did you know that za’atar actually refers to Origanum syriacum, a perennial plant indigenous to the Middle East? ...
Close-up of creamy dip topped with pine nuts and seasoning.

Artichoke Hummus: Super Easy, and Ready in Five Minutes

07/21/2014
Ah, hummus. Never really cared for it, truth be told. Like so many store-bought products,...
Fresh strawberries in white baskets at a market.

For the Love of Strawberries: P.K.’s Recipe Round-Up

07/09/2014
Just as the weather is heating up on the East Coast, so, too is the...
A plate with a tortilla topped with cooked vegetables and meat, garnished with herbs.

Sizzling Fish Fajitas with Mango Salsa: Colorful and Delicious

05/28/2014
Despite the long list of things I need to write (don't even get me started),...
A refreshing pink cocktail with ice, lime wedges, and a salted rim.

Summer Cocktails Starring Local Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs (Slide Show)

05/23/2014
A lot of articles on cocktails have been flitting across my newsfeed as we approach...
Buffalo cauliflower bites with ranch dip and celery sticks.

Move Over, Chicken Wings: Meet Buffalo Cauliflower

05/09/2014
Never heard of buffalo cauliflower? Neither did I until a friend told me about a...