Easy Spiced Pumpkin Palmiers Using Puff Pastry Sheets

by Kristianne // 09.30.2016 // 5 Comments

Can you tell I am catching “pumpkin fever”?? I can’t help it, there are just too many good things to make with pumpkin. Speaking of good things, you have to try this super easy spiced pumpkin palmier recipe. They are... Continue reading →

Light Pumpkin Cheesecake

by Kristianne // 09.29.2016 // 1 Comment

Fall is here! To welcome my favorite season, I baked a light pumpkin cheesecake made with low-fat cream cheese, light sour cream and organic pumpkin puree. I used my springform pan and it turned out so good. Don’t buy store-bought... Continue reading →

Celebrate the End of Summer and #SnackBrighter

by Kristianne // 09.20.2016 // 1 Comment

Can you guys believe it is already the end of summer? We have been having gorgeous weather in San Francisco lately, and I wanted to share with you our three favorite ways to celebrate the end of summer. Picnic in... Continue reading →

Power Greens Pesto

by Kristianne // 09.13.2016 // No Comments

Eating my vegetables has always been a challenge for me. I still struggle with getting enough vegetables in my diet every day. Coming up with creative ways to “sneak them in” has worked great. This power greens pesto is just... Continue reading →

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower Orecchiette

by Kristianne // 09.02.2016 // No Comments

Our family loves Indian food. We eat it at least once a week. Tomatoes and spices play a big role in Indian sauces, so I thought why not combine Indian-spiced vegetables with pasta and tomato sauce? This Indian-spiced cauliflower orecchiette... Continue reading →

Pomegranate Chicken Skewers

by Kristianne // 08.30.2016 // 3 Comments

What do you think of when you hear the words “comfort food?” For me, I think about unhealthy foods like mac and cheese, fried chicken, etc. Our family strives to live a healthy lifestyle, so today I am recreating the... Continue reading →

Balsamic Glazed Summer Vegetable Meatloaf

by Kristianne // 08.25.2016 // 3 Comments

Lately I have had the feeling that I am making the same few recipes over and over again. Do you ever get stuck in a rut like that? I decided to browse the Food Network website for inspiration, and found... Continue reading →

Mini Crustless Custard Tart

by Kristianne // 08.22.2016 // 3 Comments

This mini crustless custard tart is magical. When it comes out of the oven, it has a crisp topping, which it does all on its own! Underneath the crisp topping of the custard tart is a creamy custard filling. No... Continue reading →

Chai Tea Cookies

by Kristianne // 08.12.2016 // 3 Comments

Most of the scars on my body are from the kitchen, burning myself on something. I got another burn on my arm today from baking these chai tea cookies when I was taking the pan out of the oven. Ouch!... Continue reading →

White Lasagne

by Kristianne // 08.11.2016 // 3 Comments

Happy Thursday! Just when it looks like I have more time for my blog, life gets even busier. I miss you I miss you I miss you. In Germany, I learned how to make white lasagne with my mother-in-law.... Continue reading →