Menestra

by Kristianne // 01.19.2014 // 7 Comments

In Spanish, la menestra simply means “stew”. This is my Grandma’s menestra recipe, and one she used to eat all of the time growing up in Ecuador. It is a very healthy and flavorful dish, and can be served with... Continue reading →

Stuffed Giant Shells

by Kristianne // 01.04.2014 // 12 Comments

The other day my friend and I cooked dinner together for the boys. They almost starved to death because this recipe does take some time to prepare. At first we wanted to make canelloni, but we didn’t find the pasta... Continue reading →

Beef Daube Provençal

by Kristianne // 09.27.2013 // 9 Comments

In some ways, French cooking can be intimidating. I found this Beef Daube Provençal recipe in my latest edition of Cooking Light, and the list of ingredients were very long and included many different flavors. I gave it a shot... Continue reading →

Sweet Potato Pancakes

by Kristianne // 09.10.2013 // 11 Comments

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods ever! I just can’t get enough of them. Last Christmas, while I was in Germany, I was eating some potato pancakes topped with applesauce and thought they would be even better if... Continue reading →

Pico de Gallo

by Kristianne // 07.14.2013 // 11 Comments

Pharmacist or full-time food blogger? I have been getting asked that question a lot lately, and my answer is always “Why not both?” Cooking and pharmacy are my biggest passions, and I couldn’t see myself doing one full-time and not... Continue reading →

The California Omelet

by Kristianne // 06.22.2013 // 10 Comments

It’s the weekend, it’s the weekend!! One of my favorite things about the weekend is being able to take my time in the kitchen to make a big, delicious breakfast. During the week, my mornings are chaotic. For the first half... Continue reading →

Summer Shish Kebabs

by Kristianne // 06.20.2013 // 8 Comments

Summer is officially two days away, but I have already been enjoying plenty of my favorite summertime dishes for the past few weeks. One of them includes these chicken and vegetable shish kebabs with NatureBox dried pineapple to add some... 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 →

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 →

Italian Canederli

by Kristianne // 01.09.2013 // 19 Comments

I brought you back a special treat from Italy: Italian canederli (also known as Knödel in Germany). I am so excited to share this recipe with you, because this dumpling recipe is my new favorite! I can’t get enough of... Continue reading →