Fudgy Banana Brownies

by Kristianne // 04.16.2014 // 15 Comments

I have a treat for you today: fudgy banana brownies. Once again I found myself with one banana too ripe to eat, needing to be used ASAP. One banana is not really enough for banana bread, or even good banana... Continue reading →

Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese

by Kristianne // 04.13.2014 // 12 Comments

There are many places in San Francisco to get a delicious bagel for breakfast, but one of my favorite places to go is Noah’s. Mainly for their incredible cream cheese shmears. I have been so spoiled by them that regular... Continue reading →

Apricot Turkey Panini

by Kristianne // 04.10.2014 // 5 Comments

I love experimenting with sandwiches. My favorite type of sandwich is the panini, because I like my sandwiches hot and crispy. For this apricot turkey panini, I used arugula mixed with olive oil and pepper and a bit of Brie... Continue reading →

Margherita Pizzette

by Kristianne // 04.05.2014 // 10 Comments

Today I was so busy with my Spring cleaning that when lunch time came around I was really hungry and did not feel like spending a lot of time making something. After spotting the fresh  mozzarella cheese and tomatoes I... Continue reading →

Cocoa Almond Butter Smoothie

by Kristianne // 04.03.2014 // 9 Comments

It has been raining a lot this week in San Francisco, so I haven’t been able to run at all. The most recent post-workout drink I have been hooked on lately (minus the whipped cream…usually ;)) is the cocoa almond... 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 →

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

by Kristianne // 03.28.2014 // 11 Comments

I’m writing this while sitting in a Starbucks with a view of the gorgeous Heavenly mountain in South Lake Tahoe. Spring hasn’t arrived at Lake Tahoe just yet, there is still plenty of snow and it is going to snow... Continue reading →

Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa

by Kristianne // 03.26.2014 // 12 Comments

Usually by Wednesdays the meals I made over the weekend to last through the week is all gone, and I am left scrambling for a quick and easy dinner recipe upon coming home from a long day at work. I... Continue reading →

Spiced Apple Green Smoothie

by Kristianne // 03.24.2014 // 15 Comments

Happy Monday! This spiced apple green smoothie is a great way to start off your week. It took me a while to warm up to green smoothies, mostly because the thought of kale or spinach in a smoothie just sounded... 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 →