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 →

Hot Cocoa Pancakes

by Kristianne // 02.12.2013 // 28 Comments

I have a fun recipe for you today because it is only Tuesday and the weekend is still so far away *sigh*. These hot cocoa pancakes are surprisingly not as sickeningly sweet as they may sound. OK, yes, I have... Continue reading →

Raspberry Hand Pies

by Kristianne // 02.10.2013 // 22 Comments

When I went to SoCal a few weeks ago to visit my family, my best friend Shannan gave me this super cute heart-shaped pocket pie mold. This was the perfect gift since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! I... Continue reading →

Spicy Kung Pao Chicken Stir-Fry

by Kristianne // 02.09.2013 // 12 Comments

I am SO happy for two reasons: 1) it is Friday and 2) today I took my very last midterm in pharmacy school. Actually, it was my very last midterm ever *crosses fingers*. I came home and wanted to make... 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 →

Blueberry Scones

by Kristianne // 02.04.2013 // 25 Comments

Yesterday was brutal. Even after all of the training I had done over the past few months for my half-marathon, at mile 10 my knees were killing me and the whole lower half of my body went completely numb. Surprisingly,... Continue reading →

Healthy Super Bowl Appetizers 2013

by Kristianne // 02.03.2013 // 5 Comments

Tomorrow is a big day for us here in San Francisco! Our 49ers are playing in the Super Bowl (sorry Ravens fans, but you know who I am rooting for!!). My husband and I are running in our first half-marathon... Continue reading →

Spicy Garlic Tofu

by Kristianne // 02.02.2013 // 15 Comments

Happy Friday!! After a busy week at school, I am thrilled that it is finally the weekend. Today was such a long day at school, and I made the mistake of not eating lunch before my physical assessment workshop so... Continue reading →