Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Sliced tomatoes over hummus and arugula

Artichoke Hummus Sandwich with Arugula and Tomato (Recipe)

Artichoke hummus on whole grain bread with baby arugula and tomato makes an easy lunch...
Chocolate bourbon pecan pie with one slice removed

Oozy Boozy Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie (Recipe)

The ooey gooey goodness of pecan pie is studded with melty chocolate chunks and a...
Food Matters Multimedia logo on black background.

Thanksgiving PSA: Deep Fried Turkey (May Include William Shatner)

In the interest of safety---and because how often can you see William Shatner rap and...
Corn and lobster tacos with avocado crema

Lobster Tacos for Taco Tuesday, or Any Day (Recipe)

Fresh Maine lobster meets summer-sweet corn in these quick tacos, which require little more than...
Tofu and bell pepper stir-fry with peanuts

Better than Chinese Take-Out: Summer Beans, Shiitake Mushrooms, Tofu, and Peanuts (Recipe)

Ditch mediocre Chinese take-out and celebrate the power of soy in two ways---fermented black soybeans...
A close-up of a sandwich with grilled vegetables and lettuce.

Falafel: The Other Burger

Move over, beef. Step aside, turkey. Today's Meatless Monday burger is made with ground garbanzos...
Golden-brown crab cakes served with a creamy dipping sauce and lemon wedge on greens.

Falafel, Tahini’s BFF (Recipe)

Whether dipped into tahini all on its own, stuffed into pita for a traditional Greek...
Creamy tahini sauce sprinkled with black sesame

Tahini, Falafel’s Best Friend (Recipe)

Made from creamy sesame paste, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice, tahini sauce is the velvety...
Mediterranean farro salad with cucumbers and pistachios

Simple Mediterranean Farro Salad (Recipe)

This simple and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired chopped salad features farro (whole grain wheat), peppers, parsley, and...
Bright mango, corn and chickpea salsa bowl

Mango Corn Salsa (Recipe)

Mango corn salsa is the perfect condiment for grilled fish, tacos, and a wide array...
Mediterranean salad with orange, avocado, chickpeas

A Big Salad Goes Mediterranean on Meatless Monday (Recipe)

This colorful "big salad" features mixed greens, farro, and other goodies dressed in an easy...
Patterned bowl of walnuts beside maple syrup bottle

Wet Walnuts, Meet Maple (Recipe)

Wet walnuts is an indulgent, salty-sweet concoction of toasted nuts and pure maple syrup that...