Yellow Beet, Kale and Pine Nut Farfalle

by Kristianne // 03.24.2016 // 5 Comments

This healthy farfalle pasta is made with freshly roasted golden beets, kale and pine nuts. It is tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and a light alfredo sauce for flavor. I have been MIA for the past few weeks, and... Continue reading →

Asparagus Risotto

by Kristianne // 10.14.2013 // 10 Comments

My one day off this week went by too fast! I spent most of the day in the kitchen – cooking and cleaning (we just had our cabinets redone and you should have seen the living room full of the... Continue reading →

Parmesan Zucchini Crisps

by Kristianne // 09.19.2013 // 10 Comments

These baked organic Parmesan zucchini crisps are crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. I was browsing the Food Network website after I got home from work tonight and saw this baked zucchini crisp recipe from Ellie Krieger.... 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 Asparagus Fries

by Kristianne // 10.11.2012 // 21 Comments

I just found my new favorite way to eat asparagus – baked asparagus fries! Sooo good. They are perfectly crunchy and go great with marinara sauce. I can imagine many other dips would go great with these asparagus fries as... 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 →

Homemade Pesto Sauce

by Kristianne // 08.13.2012 // 6 Comments

Don’t laugh at me…I just found out pesto sauce is made with basil leaves. I’m serious! You are probably asking, “Well, what did you think pesto sauce was made of?!”. Each time I enjoyed a delicious pesto pasta meal in... Continue reading →

Red Pepper Frittata

by Kristianne // 06.17.2012 // 6 Comments

Happy Father’s Day, to my daddy & to all of you dads out there! Although I couldn’t be with him today (I get to see him this weekend), I made this Italian frittata with him in mind =) It has... 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 →

Whole Wheat Pizza Pockets

by Kristianne // 05.12.2012 // 2 Comments

Hello my friends! I know it has been a while since my last post, but I have been in the middle of midterms (nope, not over yet :() so I haven’t had much time to play in the kitchen. I... Continue reading →