Tuesday, October 22, 2013
An inadvertent theme develops on my blog every now and again, as in today’s homage to pesto. It’s actually reflective of real-life cooking and eating the P. K. Way, come to think of it. In other words, I make food over the weekend and then see how it inspires me when creating meals during the week. A few of these…
Friday, October 18, 2013
Apparently I have a lot to say about pesto this week. If you’re just tuning in to The Nutrition Doctor is In the Kitchen, that’s because I took advantage of the last-of-the-season basil at the farmers’ market to whir up a big batch of pesto to get into the freezer for the winter. (The cooking video is here.) I’m even working on…
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
It’s October, I know, and here in New England everyone’s all about winter squash this and pumpkin that. Whatever. Don’t get me wrong: I also have tons of dishes on my blog showcasing these fall favorites—with many more to come your way as the leaves fall and temperatures drop. Think: luscious butternut squash soup with coconut curry and to-die-for pumpkin whoopie pies…
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
A perfect way to use summer basil, pesto is the perfect sauce for pasta, sandwiches, seafood, and more—and comes together in about five minutes. Who doesn’t love freshly made pesto bursting with the flavors of sweet summer basil and garlic? Well, actually, I happen to know a fair number of people who “don’t care for pesto.” Though most of these…
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Traditional hummus gets a flavor boost from roasted red peppers in this sweet and pink-hued variation on the classic—and still takes only five minutes to prepare. To be honest, I was never a big hummus fan. Then, one day, I discovered an amazing store-bought brand that became a staple in my house. If you’ve got a product you like that’s…
Monday, September 30, 2013
What happens when slow-roasted swordfish meets up with juicy peach salsa and a sauté of corn and kale studded with red peppers and onions? Awesome on a plate, that’s what, a colorful dish with just the right balance of spicy and sweet. Today’s recipe features Southwestern flavors to bring life—and a little kick—to succulent swordfish. It’s a perfect supper to bring…
Thursday, September 12, 2013
It’s unusual for me to label a post with such a personal title, but in this case it is appropriate. If you’re a regular reader or have poked around my recipes page, you’ll see that I do a lot of global cooking with big flavors, including Indian food. I’ve always eaten and enjoyed cuisine from the Asian subcontinent but my…
Sunday, August 25, 2013
When that green-speckled squash just keeps coming and coming each August, it’s time to bake up a loaf of chocolate zucchini bread. The original story is here, and I hope you check it out. However, when I went to bake it yesterday and clicked on the link, the recipe was no longer there, oddly. (Glad I checked.) Rather, it linked…
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Whether you prefer to call it a bisque or a soup, the end result is the same: a sumptuous meal that’s perfect for any season. This version begins with homemade tomato sauce, but remember that cooking is all about options to make it work for you. So whether you begin with a sauce from summer-fresh tomatoes (video here and text-only version…
Monday, August 19, 2013
Summer corn is delicious, but when it’s grilled to perfection and slathered with garlic aioli and cotija cheese it’s outrageous. This is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Why would you take perfectly delicious all-on-its-own summer-sweet corn on the cob and slather it with garlic aioli and cotija cheese? Because it’s totally, totally awesome, that’s why. Anyone who’s…
