Tuesday, January 28, 2014
I’m a firm believer that one has the entire month of January to wish people a happy new year. Hence today’s post, where my words arrive in a brilliant tapestry of richly hued marigolds, a photo I took in India where I was traveling these past weeks. And I’ll bet that not many of my regular readers receive new year…
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
With its covertly packaged ruby red seeds that yield a surprising crunch, a burst of sweet-tart juice dancing on your tongue, Punica granatum is a fruit unlike any other. It’s been cultivated since ancient times, a favorite in both Greece and Egypt, and is used in many different cuisines. It also has spiritual symbolism in numerous religions thus finds a special…
Monday, December 23, 2013
Looking for traditional dairy-based nog? Click here. — With the growing awareness of the environmental challenges associated with beef and dairy production, among other concerns, does nog need the dairy? That is the question I sought to answer this holiday season. Don’t get me wrong: I believe in moderation when it comes to most things, and indulging in a cup (or four)…
Monday, December 16, 2013
Even the most progressive and modern of cooks will admit to having a recipe for deviled (or “stuffed”) eggs up their sleeve. Just about everyone enjoys this lovely hors d’oeuvre, all the world over. They’re a perennial crowd-pleaser that will be consumed happily by both your forward-thinking foodie friends as well as those with a more traditional palate. To be clear, there is…
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Today’s recipe is one of my “best dishes ever” according to my husband. Hardly a scientific study, this sample size of one. Though, for the record, he doesn’t say that for everything I make, in case you were wondering. Anecdotes aside, this super savory supper simmers tender chunks of swordfish in a bold Indian-scented tomato sauce and tops it with coconut chutney for a…
Thursday, November 7, 2013
I whipped up this sauce one day on a whim during the heart of tomato season. It could certainly be made just as easily with canned tomatoes; no doubt that’s exactly what I’ll do when an Indian food craving strikes during the wintertime. I can’t even tell you how pleased I am with this sauce’s big, bold flavors. I love making…
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…
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…
