Tomato Basil Hummus

by Kristianne // 12.27.2012 // 7 Comments

Although I miss my kitchen back home (I haven’t baked/cooked in one week now!), I have been having an amazing time in Germany. We had a wonderful Christmas, which included a little bit of snow, exploring a few Christmas markets... Continue reading →

German Rotkohl (Red Cabbage)

by Kristianne // 11.19.2012 // 13 Comments

Rotkohl is a German side dish, and it means “red cabbage.” The way it is prepared creates a flavorful, healthy vegetable side that you won’t be able to get enough of. It goes very well with many different main courses... Continue reading →

Chocolate Rice Cereal Turkeys

by Kristianne // 11.16.2012 // 27 Comments

Have you ever heard of stress baking? Well, I do it. A lot. Mainly because of pharmacy school. I had 2 midterms yesterday, so not only did I bake myself a whole pan of brownies while I was studying for... Continue reading →

Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos

by Kristianne // 11.09.2012 // 12 Comments

Aren’t Fridays wonderful? The end of a long, productive week and the start of a relaxing weekend! Since it’s Friday, I declared tonight “Mexican Night!” Growing up my family would have Mexican Night, usually on Friday nights, where my mom... Continue reading →

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

by Kristianne // 11.02.2012 // 21 Comments

You caught me. I am supposed to be studying for my pathology midterm tomorrow (8am – yikes), but I got tired of staring at my notes all day AND I am waiting for the husband to get home AND I... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Curry

by Kristianne // 10.31.2012 // 7 Comments

BOO! Did I scare you?? Happy Halloween! Are you guys sick of pumpkin recipes yet?? Personally, I think it would take a while before I got sick of them. I have been seeing so many delicious recipes all over the... Continue reading →

Chicken Piccata

by Kristianne // 10.30.2012 // 5 Comments

Chicken piccata originated in Italy, and although it looks like a more involved dish, I find it very easy to make. It is a great staple weeknight dish. The combination of butter, lemon and capers create intense flavor with every... Continue reading →

Grilled Chicken Pita with Cucumber Yogurt Dressing

by Kristianne // 10.06.2012 // 12 Comments

In college there was this awesome little restaurant called “Pita Pit” close to my apartment … think Subway, but just with pitas! This is my favorite chicken pita recipe because it is super easy and packed with fresh flavor. I... Continue reading →

Tequila Chicken Fajitas

by Kristianne // 09.14.2012 // 1 Comment

Home sweet home! Fabi and I got back to San Francisco today from our vacation (more on that later). After many nights of eating camping food, I was craving a home-cooked meal really bad. These tequila chicken fajitas are really... Continue reading →

Homemade Pesto Sauce

by Kristianne // 08.13.2012 // 6 Comments

Don’t laugh at me…I just found out pesto sauce is made with basil leaves. I’m serious! You are probably asking, “Well, what did you think pesto sauce was made of?!”. Each time I enjoyed a delicious pesto pasta meal in... Continue reading →