Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, and green olives get together in this simple and tasty salad that makes a summer meal sing. Today’s post is yet another love letter to one of the most glorious summer treats: fresh corn on the cob. But before I get to the good stuff I want to welcome you in case this is the first…
Friday, May 22, 2015
I love creating luscious cocktails, most of which star fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (Here’s a slideshow of my favorites.) But cocktails aren’t for all the time, or for everyone. And we all need things to sip when we just want to stay hydrated—without all the added sugar and calories that come from many of the beverages out there. Enter today’s…
Monday, May 11, 2015
Rice and beans is a healthy staple, loaded in nutrients and big in flavor. Choose whatever toppings you wish to complete the meal, a perfect lunch or dinner. This is the third of my black bean-inspired posts, and it feels great to give beans some love! The American Heart Association recommends people consume three to five servings of beans and…
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Cinco de Mayo may only be one day, but I have more Mexican deliciousness up my sleeve to share. Today’s recipe features black beans, then adds brown rice and kale in whatever portions you like and tops the whole thing with creamy avocado, crisp corn, and pretty scallions. There’s a lot of nutrition in this bowl—and it will tantalize your…
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Black beans get south-of-the-border treatment in this easy recipe that is great paired with brown rice or all on its own. Happy Cinco de Mayo! I began my own party with a round-up of salsas last week and a full menu of tasty Mexican recipes, which has since been updated with scrumptious things like Mexican cauliflower. (That was one of…
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Cinco de Mayo is around the corner, which means it’s time to grab some salsa and margaritas—do you prefer watermelon or strawberry?—and have some delicious fun. There’s an amazing array of fruits and vegetables that can be used to make salsa, from traditional tomato-only to completely tomato-less. That means there’s a salsa to suit every palate and every occasion, any time…
Monday, April 20, 2015
Weight is a complex balance of calories in, calories out: regular physical activity will keep your body and mind healthy, and your weight too. Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. Plato’s words, not mine, and I’m not going to try and improve upon his…
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
This lovely green-hued soup says “Welcome, Spring!” yet it still delivers the hearty warmth of creamy cauliflower, perfect for cool evenings at the beginning of the season. With spring comes not only warmer weather but an exciting array of vegetables that mark the beginning of local produce. Strawberries, fava beans, asparagus, and rhubarb all get the spotlight while winter root vegetables slowly…
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Eggs Benedict is a classic, and the classics never go out of style. But a contemporary twist on the traditional works, too, which is what I’m doing today with my take on one of my favorite brunch items. A few things happen to land this dish here on Cooking & Eating the PK Way, which focuses on making good-for-you foods delicious while…
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Sure, we all know the things we should be doing to promote health, prevent disease, and protect our planet. (If not, read this article on how to create a healthy plate.) It’s not always easy, but thanks to businesses like Whole Foods there are always new products coming to market making it simpler than ever for you to eat nutritiously and live sustainably. And you…
