Cauliflower Tabbouleh

by Kristianne // 12.14.2016 // No Comments

So far this holiday season, I have resisted all holiday baking. It has been hard to ignore the cravings for fudge, snowball cookies, and Christmas sugar cookies, but I want to cut down on unhealthy foods this season. To distract... Continue reading →

Strawberry Cucumber Rhubarb Smoothie

by Kristianne // 07.25.2016 // 5 Comments

Hi everyone! We are back from our vacation in Germany. Four weeks seems like a long time, but it went by really fast. It does, however, feel like it has been forever since I have had time to work on... Continue reading →

Healthy Vegan Sandwich

by Kristianne // 04.20.2016 // 4 Comments

I probably could have come up with a better name for this recipe than “healthy vegan sandwich,” but I felt like being plain and simple today. This sandwich, however, is anything but plain and simple. There are a lot of... Continue reading →

Greek Pasta Salad

by Kristianne // 10.15.2015 // 5 Comments

The week is going by so fast! Maybe because it is getting darker sooner, the days have also been flying by. Quick lunches have been my friend this week, like this healthy Greek pasta salad. It is really easy to... Continue reading →

Cucumber Salad

by Kristianne // 09.01.2014 // 9 Comments

Happy Labor Day! Summer is almost over (except here in San Francisco, where it is just beginning), so enjoy those summertime BBQs while you still can! This creamy cucumber salad recipe is one of my favorite sides to bring to... Continue reading →

Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

by Kristianne // 12.27.2013 // 10 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I have definitely had my fair share of sweets and Christmas leftovers for the past few days. It is time to start eating healthy again! This Thai salad is a recipe adapted from Cooking... Continue reading →

Bulgur with Chickpeas, Cranberries, and Cucumber

by Kristianne // 11.21.2013 // 10 Comments

Thanksgiving is only one week away! Have you finalized your menu yet? This year I am spending Thanksgiving with my family, and I am really looking forward to my Mom and Grandma’s cooking!! I have been seeing so many fun... Continue reading →

Chicken Gyros

by Kristianne // 06.01.2013 // 20 Comments

Have you ever gone to the grocery store with a mental shopping list of 4 items and you come back with almost more than you can carry in one trip up the stairs and a $100+ bill? I never learn... Continue reading →

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 →

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 →