#ILoveAvocados For Cinco De Mayo Sweepstakes

by Kristianne // 04.30.2013 // 7 Comments

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner! Are you doing anything special? I usually indulge in homemade Mexican food every year to celebrate. FLASHBACK! Two years ago around Cinco de Mayo, Fabi and I were hiking in Yosemite with... Continue reading →

Red Lentil Chicken Stew

by Kristianne // 04.08.2013 // 16 Comments

Did you have a nice weekend? I had a relaxing Sunday, and even though the weather was gloomy all weekend in San Francisco, I didn’t mind. I caught up on all of my chores (laundry, cleaning, etc.), so the weekend... Continue reading →

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

by Kristianne // 03.21.2013 // 12 Comments

Ever since I started eating less meat, I have been experimenting with recipes that traditionally include meat by trying to make them vegetarian-friendly. I used to love stuffed bell peppers growing up, but these days I prefer making them without... Continue reading →

Broccoli Walnut Pasta

by Kristianne // 03.17.2013 // 9 Comments

Of course the day before my final exam the weather is beautiful in San Francisco… I’m talking, perfect California beach day. Depending on who you talk to here, this weather is rare or not (people who live in the Mission... Continue reading →

Baked Chicken Tostadas

by Kristianne // 03.10.2013 // 16 Comments

Happy Friday!! Growing up we had Mexican night almost every Friday, and it was my favorite night of the week since I love Mexican food. My mom makes the best guacamole and salsa from scratch!! She recently gave me these... 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 →

Roasted Rosemary Chicken

by Kristianne // 01.27.2013 // 27 Comments

I did it! I successfully cooked my first whole chicken. This probably sounds ridiculous coming from someone who is obsessed with food and cooking, but I have a fear of cooking whole chickens, turkeys, ducks…basically, whole ANYTHING that once roamed... Continue reading →

Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos

by Kristianne // 11.09.2012 // 12 Comments

Aren’t Fridays wonderful? The end of a long, productive week and the start of a relaxing weekend! Since it’s Friday, I declared tonight “Mexican Night!” Growing up my family would have Mexican Night, usually on Friday nights, where my mom... Continue reading →

Chicken Piccata

by Kristianne // 10.30.2012 // 5 Comments

Chicken piccata originated in Italy, and although it looks like a more involved dish, I find it very easy to make. It is a great staple weeknight dish. The combination of butter, lemon and capers create intense flavor with every... Continue reading →

Spicy Chicken

by Kristianne // 09.22.2012 // 3 Comments

Last night I had to work until midnight at the Civic Center for a UCSF hospital benefit concert. It was a really long day, but I met a lot of new people and we had fun. Even though I slept... Continue reading →