Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Golden roasted cauliflower with garlic and herbs

The Revelation that is Roasted Cauliflower

In the foodie world, it appears that cauliflower is the "it" vegetable of 2013. As well...
Fresh salad with purple cabbage, olives, and green vegetables.

Getting Creative: Modern Chopped Salad in Purple and Green

I mentioned last week that a crunchy chopped salad is a terrific way to add...
Food Matters Multimedia logo with spoon design.

The Nutrition Doctor is Now on YouTube!

Click here to visit my channel, check out cooking videos, and subscribe If you're new...
Stack of homemade oatmeal cookies on a blue patterned plate.

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

Sometimes a theme develops unexpectedly, as it did with these past few posts that all...
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...
Crab claw with stir-fried noodles and greens

Salmon Satay with Sesame Noodles, Kale, and Red Peppers

Since I'm revisiting a few Asian-inspired recipes this week, there's one more I'd like to...
Chickpea and roasted vegetable salad on plate

Colorful Chopped Salad Starring Chick Peas

Everyone knows how much I love my salads, which comprise my dinner in full at...
Seared sea bass atop wilted greens and carrots

Seared Striped Sea Bass with Miso-Soy Marinade and Braised Winter Greens

What better to go alongside a delightful green salad with kale, avocado, and sesame-ginger dressing...
Sliced avocado over baby kale with tangy dressing

Glorious Green Salad with Crazy Crucifers and Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Too much alliteration for you? Sorry, but I really do feel that away about this...
Creamy oatmeal bowl topped with sliced strawberries

Five-Minute Stovetop Oatmeal (Video)

This post is dedicated to my sister, who rolled her eyes following last year's lobster...
Penne with chunky tomato sauce and green olive

P.K.’s Winter Pasta Sauce: On Canned Tomatoes and Carb-Loading

It’s about this time of year that I start dreaming of sweet summer corn and...
Pan-seared salmon with dill cream and salad

Slow Roasted Salmon with Chopped Greek Salad and Tzatziki

Today's dish is another in my Greek food series, which began with tzatziki, that classic...