cooking and eating the pk way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Fruits arranged to spell 'ECO' with vibrant colors.

Detox Your Diet with the Only Cleanse That’s Based on Science

01/09/2018
Still looking for the perfect cleanse to detox your diet and start the New Year...
A fresh salad with greens, yellow bell peppers, and walnuts on a white plate.

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Cranberries, Pecans, and Orange-Tarragon Vinaigrette (Recipe)

12/13/2017
Delicata squash is one of the quickest and easiest squashes to prepare, making it perfect...
Gulab jamun served with saffron custard in white dishes.

Pati’s Gulab Jamun (aka, Indian Donuts in Saffron Simple Syrup)

10/21/2017
If you’ve never had gulab jamun, you’re in for a treat. Think: round donut holes...
A plate of mixed grain salad with nuts and herbs.

Summer Grain Bowl with Farro, Snap Peas, Cherries, and Almonds (Recipe)

08/10/2017
Combine grains with pretty fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts plus freshly squeezed lemon juice and...
A bowl of green pesto sauce garnished with pine nuts.

Anything Goes Pesto: Whatever Greens and Herbs You Got, They Will Pesto

07/07/2017
Making pesto at home is quick, easy, and satisfying---and you can use whatever combination of...
Plate with lobster meat, a lemon wedge, and toasted bread.

Spring Pea Tendrils and Avocado Create an Unconventional Lobster Roll (Recipe)

06/03/2017
Lobster rolls get unconventional with a whole grain hotdog bun, spring pea tendrils, and avocado....
A slice of homemade lattice apple pie on a patterned cloth.

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake, the PK Way (Recipe)

05/03/2017
This easy upside-down cake recipe stars rhubarb in a moist, golden cake studded with sweetly...
A bowl of creamy tomato soup garnished with cream and cilantro.

Roasted Butternut Squash, Meet Chipotles in Adobo (Southwestern Squash Soup Recipe)

04/07/2017
Roasted squash soup is super all on its own, but adding chipotles in adobo, a...
Bowl of creamy pumpkin soup topped with roasted pumpkin seeds.

Roasted Squash Soup (Easy Vegan Recipe)

03/20/2017
Roasted squash soup could not be simpler to make, and it's bursting with antioxidants and...
Burnt food on a red plate with a fork.

Are Crickets the New Kale? Or, Eating Insects in NYC (Video)

03/09/2017
Are crickets the next superfood? Insects are a far more sustainable source of animal protein...
A bowl of hearty lentil soup with vegetables and herbs.

Hearty Winter Stew with Mushrooms, Barley, and White Beans (Recipe)

02/08/2017
Warm up winter nights with a hearty stew bursting with nutritious whole grains, beans, vegetables,...
Fresh green salad with a slice of dark bread on a white plate.

Salad for Breakfast: It’s a Thing

01/28/2017
If you’re looking to create a healthy change in your diet, why not try including...