Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

by Kristianne // 11.19.2011 // 8 Comments

Cheesecakes are so much fun to bake because there are endless variations. This strawberry cheesecake recipe is a classic and a guaranteed hit at any occasion. I have tried this recipe with light cream cheese, and I think it still... Continue reading →

Pineapple Berry Smoothie

by Kristianne // 11.18.2011 // No Comments

Today I have a really busy day at Genentech in South San Francisco, a leading biotechnology company, so I won’t have time to eat my daily fruit servings. This morning I decided to make a pineapple berry smoothie to use... Continue reading →

Deluxe Bagel

by Kristianne // 11.18.2011 // 1 Comment

I was introduced to open-faced bagels in college through a little place in Isla Vista, CA called Bagel Café, and fell in love. There are so many different variations you can make! My all time favorite bagel to get there... Continue reading →

Organic Apple Pie

by Kristianne // 11.17.2011 // 2 Comments

This apple pie recipe has been in my family for years. I grew up baking apple pies every Thanksgiving with my mom, and now I bake one whenever I crave one! This dessert is perfect for a holiday dinner, especially... Continue reading →

German Bratkartoffeln (Fried Potatoes)

by Kristianne // 11.17.2011 // 1 Comment

My fiancé is German, so I have had the great pleasure of being introduced to many delicious German dishes. This is one of my favorite sides (although not the healthiest that I have tried), and goes with almost anything! It... Continue reading →

Double Chocolate Cookies

by Kristianne // 11.17.2011 // 5 Comments

This one is for all of my chocolate lovers out there! This cookie recipe is one of the fastest and most delicious I have ever tried. You can use either semi-sweet chocolate chips, or break up your favorite chocolate bar... Continue reading →

Healthy Banana Bread

by Kristianne // 11.17.2011 // 4 Comments

I usually look for ways to make recipes healthier, and it is sometimes hard to get them to taste as delicious as the original. After trial and error, I tweaked a few banana bread recipes to come up with this... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Scones

by Kristianne // 11.16.2011 // 5 Comments

I am a coffee addict. And to make things worse, I started this thing a while ago where I have to have something with my coffee every morning, like a muffin, bagel, scone…It got expensive to buy something at school... Continue reading →

Best Guacamole Recipe

by Kristianne // 11.16.2011 // 5 Comments

The perfect blend of avocados, lime, onion, tomatoes, garlic and cilantro makes this guacamole recipe a great topping for any Mexican dish (i.e., enchiladas, quesadillas). Keep refrigerated and eat within 24h for best flavor. Best Guacamole Recipe   Print Prep... Continue reading →

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

by Kristianne // 11.12.2011 // 1 Comment

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mexican food. Quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, and burritos are regular meals every week. I top these grilled chicken quesadillas with lots of sour cream, guacamole and salsa. These are a really fast dinner if you already have... Continue reading →