Cooking and Eating the PK Way

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

Blog Archives (2011-2021)

Grilled tomato halves on a bed of greens with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Artichoke Hummus Sandwich with Arugula and Tomato (Recipe)

01/20/2017
Artichoke hummus on whole grain bread with baby arugula and tomato makes an easy lunch...
A pecan pie with a slice removed, showing its nutty filling.

Oozy Boozy Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie (Recipe)

12/22/2016
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)

11/24/2016
In the interest of safety---and because how often can you see William Shatner rap and...
Three tacos filled with corn, vegetables, and herbs on a white plate.

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

09/25/2016
Fresh Maine lobster meets summer-sweet corn in these quick tacos, which require little more than...
Plate of mixed vegetable stir-fry with tofu and colorful peppers.

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

08/08/2016
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

07/13/2016
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)

07/04/2016
Whether dipped into tahini all on its own, stuffed into pita for a traditional Greek...
A bowl of creamy soup garnished with black sesame seeds, with garlic and lemon in the background.

Tahini, Falafel’s Best Friend (Recipe)

06/30/2016
Made from creamy sesame paste, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice, tahini sauce is the velvety...
A colorful vegetable quinoa salad on a white plate.

Simple Mediterranean Farro Salad (Recipe)

05/31/2016
This simple and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired chopped salad features farro (whole grain wheat), peppers, parsley, and...
Colorful bowl of fruit and chickpea salad with a spoon.

Mango Corn Salsa (Recipe)

05/23/2016
Mango corn salsa is the perfect condiment for grilled fish, tacos, and a wide array...
A colorful mixed vegetable salad with greens and seeds.

A Big Salad Goes Mediterranean on Meatless Monday (Recipe)

05/16/2016
This colorful "big salad" features mixed greens, farro, and other goodies dressed in an easy...
Bowl of shelled walnuts on a wooden table.

Wet Walnuts, Meet Maple (Recipe)

05/13/2016
Wet walnuts is an indulgent, salty-sweet concoction of toasted nuts and pure maple syrup that...