Roasted Garlic Broccoli
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 →
Author: Kristianne
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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 →
Soft Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies!! These sugar cookies have to be my all-time favorite kind of cookie. They are thick, buttery, soft, chewy…amazing. They are really fun to make because you can decorate them with any frosting and sprinkles you want. This time... Continue reading →
Spicy Chicken
Last night I had to work until midnight at the Civic Center for a UCSF hospital benefit concert. It was a really long day, but I met a lot of new people and we had fun. Even though I slept... Continue reading →
Kale Smoothie
If you are looking for a great energy boost in the mornings or at lunch, you have to try this kale smoothie recipe! I have to admit, I completely despise eating kale. I have tried a few different recipes and... Continue reading →
Pistachio Crusted Fish
I think I found my new favorite fish recipe…pistachio crusted fish. For this pistachio crusted fish recipe, I used tilapia fillets; however, I have seen similar recipes using pistachios with halibut or salmon. I personally think a pistachio crust tastes... Continue reading →
Caramel Brownies
What is everyone up to this weekend? Today I made these gooey caramel brownies from scratch because I still had some caramel left over from these turtle cookies I made a few weeks ago. I have been trying to stick... Continue reading →
How to Cure Fresh Olives: Mediterranean Style!
My husband LOVES olives, and although I have never attempted to cure my own olives at home, I decided to give it a try. Olives have many health benefits, including a high iron and fiber content. Right off the tree,... Continue reading →
Tequila Chicken Fajitas
Home sweet home! Fabi and I got back to San Francisco today from our vacation (more on that later). After many nights of eating camping food, I was craving a home-cooked meal really bad. These tequila chicken fajitas are really... Continue reading →
Turtle Cookies
My absolute favorite dessert is anything with chocolate and caramel. This is a fun recipe for turtle cookies, which combines a soft chocolate cookie with gooey caramel and pecans in the shape of turtles. You can use my double chocolate... Continue reading →