Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

by Kristianne // 11.29.2014 // 2 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone got to enjoy a homemade Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. My Mom and Grandma put on an amazing dinner, and I ate a little bit of everything on the table. Of course we had a lot of... Continue reading →

Broccoli Masala

by Kristianne // 10.19.2014 // 4 Comments

We have been having a lazy weekend at home so far! With the beautiful weather we are having this time of year in the city, we plan to spend the rest of our Sunday biking and enjoying the sunshine. Yesterday... Continue reading →

Chicken Skewers with Mint Sauce

by Kristianne // 10.17.2014 // 5 Comments

I know I have been missing again lately. To tell the truth, it has been hard to get the hang of working full time, keeping up with household chores, and finding time to blog. I am still struggling with the first two,... Continue reading →

Carrot Cake Smoothie

by Kristianne // 10.10.2014 // 8 Comments

Since we got back from vacation, smoothies have been my best friend! I may have gained a few pounds abroad…but no worries, I am back to my healthy eating and fitness routine! Tonight I went on a run/stair climb, which... Continue reading →

Lightened-Up Fettuccine Alfredo

by Kristianne // 08.25.2014 // 17 Comments

I have attempted to make fettuccine alfredo sauce from scratch at home a few times, and have never liked the end result. I love fettuccine alfredo in restaurants, but the kind you find in grocery stores taste completely different. There... Continue reading →

Pesto and Tomato Tilapia

by Kristianne // 08.15.2014 // 6 Comments

Pesto is a great way to use up extra basil leaves. I always buy a large package of them at the store when I only need it for one or two recipes for that week, and am left with a... Continue reading →

Apricot Strawberry Smoothie

by Kristianne // 08.11.2014 // 6 Comments

I have a light recipe for you today, because this weekend we ate so much and so unhealthy. It is rare that I will eat pizza and ice cream in one day, but that definitely happened, and yesterday we ate... Continue reading →

Arugula, Carrot, Cranberry & Goat Cheese Salad

by Kristianne // 08.04.2014 // 9 Comments

This arugula salad made with cooked carrots, dried cranberries, sliced almonds and crumbled goat cheese is one of my favorite salads. It is very simple to make, and pairs well with many dishes. The carrots offer vitamin A and antioxidants,... Continue reading →

Zucchini Herb Dressing

by Kristianne // 07.29.2014 // 8 Comments

Today is my day off (yay!) so I have time to catch up on cleaning and organizing, which I have been putting off. For a quick lunch, I made this simple green salad tossed with a homemade creamy zucchini herb... Continue reading →

Crispy Fish Sticks

by Kristianne // 07.29.2014 // 7 Comments

This crispy fish stick recipe comes from Cooking Light magazine. Instead of using tilapia fillets, I used cod fillets instead and found that they worked great! I think cod is also a light white fish and works well breaded. I... Continue reading →