Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken with Charred Vegetables

by Kristianne // 06.30.2013 // 5 Comments

This weekend we are in Los Angeles for a wedding and to visit family. It is so hot, but I sort of miss this “real” summer weather since in San Francisco it never gets hot. Speaking of summer, don’t you... Continue reading →

On-the-Go Green Smoothie

by Kristianne // 06.26.2013 // 10 Comments

This is my favorite green smoothie recipe. I know, I know… it doesn’t look very appealing. Instead of a pretty pink or purple color, it’s green! When I brought one to my husband the very first time I made one for... Continue reading →

Coffee Frozen Yogurt

by Kristianne // 06.24.2013 // 27 Comments

It’s funny how much the weather can affect us… The other day, I woke up at 6 am and went on a run and felt great. It was bright and sunny when I woke up, so it was easy to... Continue reading →

The California Omelet

by Kristianne // 06.22.2013 // 10 Comments

It’s the weekend, it’s the weekend!! One of my favorite things about the weekend is being able to take my time in the kitchen to make a big, delicious breakfast. During the week, my mornings are chaotic. For the first half... Continue reading →

Summer Shish Kebabs

by Kristianne // 06.20.2013 // 8 Comments

Summer is officially two days away, but I have already been enjoying plenty of my favorite summertime dishes for the past few weeks. One of them includes these chicken and vegetable shish kebabs with NatureBox dried pineapple to add some... Continue reading →

Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese

by Kristianne // 06.18.2013 // 16 Comments

I could never get tired of eating Insalata Caprese! It tastes so fresh and I just love the different flavors from the basil, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. The other day I wanted to make it for dinner, but I always... Continue reading →

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Walnut Cookies

by Kristianne // 06.15.2013 // 23 Comments

TGIF! This week went by like a crazy whirlwind at work. Every night I came home so exhausted, I didn’t even have energy to stand in my kitchen. This weekend we are going camping, but I haven’t even started packing... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

by Kristianne // 06.12.2013 // 35 Comments

SOMEONE decided to sign up for a triathlon happening in a few months…. no, it was not me! It was my husband! I decided to sit this one out and cheer him on. I am, however, training with him. That... Continue reading →

Thin-Crust BBQ Chicken Pizza

by Kristianne // 06.10.2013 // 24 Comments

There are only a few recipes that I know by heart, and pizza is one of them. I am always so impressed by people who can whip up a perfect meal without even looking at a cookbook. No matter how... Continue reading →

Chocolate Birthday Cake

by Kristianne // 06.09.2013 // 17 Comments

A few days ago, my husband celebrated his “quarter of a century” birthday. We celebrated by having dinner with a small group of friends, and with this chocolate mousse cake I made from scratch. I was nervous because after tweaking... Continue reading →