Pan Asian Lettuce Wraps & Citizen Chef GIVEAWAY!

by Kristianne // 04.27.2013 // 8 Comments

I love lettuce wraps. They are so fresh and crunchy, and the options are endless when it comes to choosing what ingredients you want to add in. I am still adjusting to my new full-time work schedule, so it has... Continue reading →

Butternut Squash Soup

by Kristianne // 02.26.2013 // 16 Comments

Homemade butternut squash soup made from scratch is one of my favorite winter soups to make and enjoy. The preparation is very easy if you can find already cubed butternut squash – I get mine from Trader Joes in the... Continue reading →

Vegetable Quinoa Cakes

by Kristianne // 01.31.2013 // 12 Comments

Ever since I got back to San Francisco from my trip to LA last weekend I feel like I hit the ground running and haven’t stopped. Between unpacking, cleaning, grocery shopping, half-marathon training, assignments, quizzes, a presentation, and a paper... Continue reading →

Vegetable Bean Soup

by Kristianne // 01.25.2013 // 14 Comments

There is something about a warm vegetable soup in the winter that just hits the spot. This vegetable bean soup recipe is one of my go-to recipes during the winter to keep me warm. It is packed with healthy fresh... Continue reading →

Grandma’s Lentil Soup

by Kristianne // 01.08.2013 // 14 Comments

I am finally back in San Francisco after a long flight from Germany – and I have no food in my fridge! Does somebody want to go grocery shopping for me so I will just wake up and my fridge... Continue reading →

Fresh Tomato Basil Cream Soup

by Kristianne // 12.09.2012 // 15 Comments

It has been so cold in the city the past few days, so I have been dying to make this fresh tomato basil cream soup. The name is a little misleading because instead of cream I substituted half-and-half to make... Continue reading →

Chocolate Rice Cereal Turkeys

by Kristianne // 11.16.2012 // 27 Comments

Have you ever heard of stress baking? Well, I do it. A lot. Mainly because of pharmacy school. I had 2 midterms yesterday, so not only did I bake myself a whole pan of brownies while I was studying for... Continue reading →

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 09.25.2012 // 19 Comments

When most people think of fall, pumpkins come to mind. For me, however, carrot cake always reminds me of fall. My grandma’s birthday passed just a few weeks ago, and I always remember her baking a fresh carrot cake from... Continue reading →

Carrot & Celery Rice with Sliced Almonds

by Kristianne // 08.10.2012 // 2 Comments

Rice doesn’t have to be boring! I love experimenting with new rice recipes. I have to admit that sometimes the already boxed flavored rice packages are faster and easier, but nothing beats a homemade rice recipe. This rice recipe incorporates... Continue reading →

Carrot, Celery & Potato Cream Soup

by Kristianne // 07.14.2012 // 37 Comments

Follow me on Instagram @thecookingrx for more healthy, easy recipes! I have to share this soup recipe with you – it is my absolute new favorite. For this carrot, celery and potato cream soup you only need a few ingredients... Continue reading →