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A bowl of fresh guacamole with tortilla chips and black beans.

Heart-Healthy Guacamole: Nutrition Facts and Video How-to

02/24/2012
Who knew that healthy eating could include guacamole, of all things? Yes it can! Because...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Video
Rich lobster bisque topped with parsley sprig

Making Lobster Bisque: Meeting the Meat Not Required

02/14/2012
I love lobster. One of the most memorable meals I had many years ago was...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Shellfish / Soup
Bowl of spicy chili topped with shredded cheese

Making Chili: Get Creative and Make It Your Own

02/11/2012
Veggies, beans, protein, and even whole grains can all be added to chili in combinations...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Vegetables / Whole grains / Winter
A green logo with white fruit and vegetable icons and the letters PK.

To Clean Up Your Diet, Clean Out Your House

01/28/2012
Whether it's a new year's resolution to lose weight or a spring commitment to getting...
Calories / Chocolate / Desserts / Diet / Food / Health / Science / Weight / Weight loss
Creamy pumpkin soup topped with diced peppers

The Gift of Soup

12/30/2011
The Three Wise Men brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I brought soup. [caption id="attachment_1373" align="alignright"...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Science / Soup
Bowl of eggnog beside lit candles and poinsettia

Eggnog, the P.K. Way

12/24/2011
Looking for non-dairy nog? Click here. --- Surely I can't be the only person making...
Cocktails / Dairy / Diet / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Weight
Small white bird decoration nestled in lit tree

Healthy Holidays the P.K. Way: Top Ten Tips

12/20/2011
Sure, this piece was written in 2011, and now it's 2015. The tips in this...
Calories / Desserts / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Science / Weight
Kale salad with roasted Brussels sprouts and chickpeas

Kale and Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Almonds

12/13/2011
Healthy Holidays Begin with Vegetables As we head toward the holidays, I'll write a few...
Autumn / Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Recipe / Salad / Science / Vegetables
Paneer and vegetable snack squares garnished with herbs

Farm to Fork Finale: Starring Squash and Whole Grains

12/07/2011
My Contribution: A Savory Tart with Roasted Squash, Braised Beet Greens,...
Autumn / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science / Soup / Vegetables / Whole grains
Golden scallops, wilted greens, creamy puree

Seared Scallops with Winter Squash Purée and Sautéed Radish Greens

11/28/2011
Eating locally brings different vegetables and fruits to your table almost weekly, stimulating ideas for...
Autumn / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Seafood / Vegetables