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 →

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 →

Roasted Garlic Broccoli

by Kristianne // 09.28.2012 // 6 Comments

I LOVE broccoli. Is that weird? I guess I remember not liking it as a kid, but broccoli kind of grew on me and now I love it – especially because it is so healthy for you! Broccoli can be... 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 →

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

by Kristianne // 05.29.2012 // 6 Comments

This morning I got up at 7am and went on a run through foggy Presidio Heights. I was proud of myself because whenever I attempt to set my alarm early enough to get a run in before the day starts,... Continue reading →

Homemade Thai Red Curry

by Kristianne // 05.22.2012 // 2 Comments

Happy Tuesday! What is everyone up to today? I have to work at the pharmacy today and then catch up on studying for the rest of the night when I get home. The other night I was experimenting with a... Continue reading →

Easy Pumpkin Soup

by Kristianne // 05.20.2012 // 4 Comments

Even though its only been 5 days since my last post, it has felt like I have been away for a month! Where have I been? Let’s see…I had an oral exam this past week, and I psyched myself out... Continue reading →

Herb & Cheese Focaccia

by Kristianne // 04.24.2012 // No Comments

My wedding invitations came today! I can’t wait to send them out, but I have to wait another month. I will probably need that much time to address them all (I am handwriting everything out). In the meantime, I have... Continue reading →

Vegetable Tian

by Kristianne // 04.17.2012 // 17 Comments

Recently, I have been trying to go more vegetarian with my diet (see my blurb on animal cruelty in the “resources” section). This Vegetable Tian recipe is a wonderful vegetarian dish and it is very flavorful. It has zucchini, tomatoes,... Continue reading →

Creamy Asparagus Soup

by Kristianne // 03.06.2012 // 3 Comments

This was my first attempt at making asparagus soup, but I love asparagus and the thought of it mixed with potato and cream sounded so delicious. It came out just how I imagined, and I will be adding it to... Continue reading →