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 →

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 →

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 →

Dried Cranberry Couscous Salad

by Kristianne // 02.07.2013 // 18 Comments

I have had a busy week studying for my one and only midterm this quarter (don’t laugh, it’s really hard stuff!), so this calls for a easy lunch recipe: dried cranberry couscous salad! I used to always serve couscous as... Continue reading →

Simple Avocado Salad

by Kristianne // 01.17.2013 // 7 Comments

I have been having many busy days lately, and the quickest lunch for me to make in the morning is a salad! It is easy if you make the dressing the night before (or already have some on hand) and... Continue reading →

Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

by Kristianne // 10.26.2012 // 11 Comments

Happy Friday everyone!! Lately I have been experimenting with new salad recipes (the possibilities are endless!), and I decided to try a copycat version of a salad I tried at a gourmet restaurant recently – an almond crusted goat cheese... Continue reading →

My Favorite Spinach Salad Recipe

by Kristianne // 08.21.2012 // 7 Comments

Last Friday I thought we would have a relaxing weekend because we had no plans, but one trip to the mail box changed everything! Our wedding photos finally arrived and we were so excited to look at them…the only problem... Continue reading →

Mexican Chicken Salad

by Kristianne // 07.29.2012 // 11 Comments

It’s official – I’m a Mrs.! We are now honeymooning in Hawaii, which is so beautiful and I am loving every moment here. Even though our suite has a kitchen, I haven’t been using it very much. The groceries in... Continue reading →

Caprese Salad

by Kristianne // 05.03.2012 // 4 Comments

Today’s post is fast and simple because there isn’t much going on in the kitchen this week…I have 2 midterms (well, had one today and one more tomorrow at 8am yuck!). The one today wasn’t too bad, it was an oral... Continue reading →