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 →

Panko Crusted Swai

by Kristianne // 11.12.2011 // No Comments

This pan-fried fish recipe is the unhealthy alternative to baking breaded fish in the oven, but it gives the fish that extra crispiness. I am not a fan of really “fishy” tasting fish, so my favorites include halibut and catfish... Continue reading →

Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

by Kristianne // 11.10.2011 // No Comments

I love eating sweet things for breakfast-french toast, waffles, pancakes… While I prefer to add chocolate chips, some days I feel like getting a start on my daily servings of fruit and I will either add fruit as a topping... Continue reading →

Flaky Pie Crust

by Kristianne // 11.06.2011 // 6 Comments

I adapted this recipe from Betty Crocker. The original recipe calls for all shortening, but for a more buttery crust (MMM) I use a little less than half of it as butter. This basic pie crust is great for just... Continue reading →

Salmon and Leek Quiche

by Kristianne // 10.16.2011 // No Comments

I have made many Quiche Lorraines, so I thought I would switch it up tonight and try something new: salmon and leek quiche. I wanted to make it with spinach as well, but I only had frozen spinach in the... Continue reading →