Creamy Guacamole

by Kristianne // 05.05.2014 // 6 Comments

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today I have a really easy creamy guacamole recipe for you to add to your celebration dinner – just make sure to double or triple the recipe depending upon the number of people you want to... Continue reading →

Mushroom Risotto

by Kristianne // 04.30.2014 // No Comments

As you guys know, I don’t care very much for mushrooms. However, my husband adores them, so every now and then I like to make something for him with mushrooms in it. The other night I tried this mushroom risotto... Continue reading →

Baked Stuffed Jalapeños

by Kristianne // 03.31.2014 // 5 Comments

The other night was Mexican food night, and I was getting tired of the same old sides I always make. I found this stuffed jalapeño recipe by Cooking Light magazine, and decided to give it a try! I was worried... Continue reading →

Curried Lentil Hand Pies

by Kristianne // 03.21.2014 // 19 Comments

I am getting really excited, because in 1 week I will have my PharmD! 8 long years in the making… This curried lentil hand pie recipe reminds me of the first time I tried a peasant pie during pharmacy school,... Continue reading →

Zucchini Fritters

by Kristianne // 03.09.2014 // 13 Comments

Yesterday was a gorgeous day in the city. We went to the beach and afterwards tried a new Indian restaurant called Viva Goa in the marina district, which was incredible! They have an appetizer called “Chicken Lollipops” which is a... Continue reading →

Pomegranate Seed Walnut Salad

by Kristianne // 03.02.2014 // 8 Comments

I am not a very big salad-as-the-main-course type of person. Salad usually just makes me more hungry if I only eat that as the main course, with the exception of some chicken salads. However, I do love adding salad to... Continue reading →

Drunken Cranberry Sauce

by Kristianne // 11.28.2013 // 3 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving!! This drunken cranberry sauce recipe is from my mom, who got it from my grandma’s sister, Tia Maria. This is the first year I am not spending Thanksgiving with my family, so she thought it would cheer me... Continue reading →

Bulgur with Chickpeas, Cranberries, and Cucumber

by Kristianne // 11.21.2013 // 10 Comments

Thanksgiving is only one week away! Have you finalized your menu yet? This year I am spending Thanksgiving with my family, and I am really looking forward to my Mom and Grandma’s cooking!! I have been seeing so many fun... Continue reading →

Asparagus Risotto

by Kristianne // 10.14.2013 // 10 Comments

My one day off this week went by too fast! I spent most of the day in the kitchen – cooking and cleaning (we just had our cabinets redone and you should have seen the living room full of the... Continue reading →

Parmesan Zucchini Crisps

by Kristianne // 09.19.2013 // 10 Comments

These baked organic Parmesan zucchini crisps are crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. I was browsing the Food Network website after I got home from work tonight and saw this baked zucchini crisp recipe from Ellie Krieger.... Continue reading →