Baked Chicken Tostadas

by Kristianne // 03.10.2013 // 16 Comments

Happy Friday!! Growing up we had Mexican night almost every Friday, and it was my favorite night of the week since I love Mexican food. My mom makes the best guacamole and salsa from scratch!! She recently gave me these... Continue reading →

Couscous Apple Pomegranate Salad

by Kristianne // 03.06.2013 // 20 Comments

The first time I tried couscous was in Paris. It is quite a popular dish in France, and is usually accompanied by a stew. I love experimenting with couscous because it has such a mild flavor that is pretty much... Continue reading →

Mini Strawberry Pie Cups

by Kristianne // 03.03.2013 // 41 Comments

Strawberries are my favorite fruit, but I will only buy organic strawberries. For the past few months I have been dying because Trader Joes hasn’t had organic strawberries in stock, and the other grocery store I know of nearby sells... Continue reading →

Butternut Squash Soup

by Kristianne // 02.26.2013 // 16 Comments

Homemade butternut squash soup made from scratch is one of my favorite winter soups to make and enjoy. The preparation is very easy if you can find already cubed butternut squash – I get mine from Trader Joes in the... Continue reading →

Baked Mini Powdered Donuts

by Kristianne // 02.24.2013 // 26 Comments

This morning I had a strange craving for powdered donuts. Now, I usually eat pretty healthy for breakfast in the mornings, but maybe because today is Sunday I felt like doing something different. Actually, these mini donuts are baked, so... Continue reading →

Roasted Garlic Crostini

by Kristianne // 02.23.2013 // 8 Comments

Happy Saturday! This week has been so busy for me, so last night I forced myself to go to the pool and sauna for some “me time” and I am so glad I did. The hardest part was making the... Continue reading →

Southwest Quinoa Salad

by Kristianne // 02.20.2013 // 23 Comments

Yesterday I had the opportunity to take a tour of a children’s hospital nearby, and I had so many emotions going on inside of me. It was the first time I realized that in 5 weeks I won’t be sitting... Continue reading →

Red Endive with Dried Cranberries, Pecans, Feta and Arugula

by Kristianne // 02.19.2013 // 17 Comments

For Valentine’s Day, California Endive Farms sent me this beautiful bouquet of fresh endive! I couldn’t wait to try out some new recipes with them, and I made this healthy red endive appetizer with dried cranberries, pecans, light crumbled feta... Continue reading →

Tiramisu

by Kristianne // 02.16.2013 // 41 Comments

Happy Saturday! I am so excited to share my Valentine’s Day dessert with you, Tiramisu, and I have an exciting announcement! Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts in the world. Italian Savoiardi cookies (also known as Ladyfingers) are dipped... Continue reading →

Mixed Herb Grapefruit Salad

by Kristianne // 02.15.2013 // 13 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whatever your plans are today, I hope you treat yourself to something nice!! Tonight I plan on cooking a special dinner at home, and serving my favorite dessert that I worked on this afternoon (this is my... Continue reading →