Moroccan Chickpeas

by Kristianne // 01.29.2014 // 6 Comments

I think my crazy lifestyle these past few weeks have finally started catching up with me. I have been juggling pharmacy rotations aka my day job, which is already draining enough, with freelance recipe/photography work for clients, graduation & trip... Continue reading →

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 →

Tomato Basil Mushroom Chicken Pasta

by Kristianne // 01.12.2014 // 14 Comments

Capellini is my favorite kind of pasta. It is thin and light, but a little more durable and easier to work with than angel hair pasta. I can eat it with just about anything! The other day I made this... 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 →

Honey Glazed Grilled Salmon

by Kristianne // 12.15.2013 // 5 Comments

It felt so nice to sleep in this morning! The weekends make me so happy, not only because I don’t have to wake up at 5/6 am and leave for work in the cold darkness, but I get to actually... Continue reading →

Salmon Artichoke Quiche

by Kristianne // 11.24.2013 // 13 Comments

I have never had good luck with quiche recipes… until I tried this one, smoked salmon, goat cheese and artichoke quiche. They always turn out runny, no matter what I do! I almost gave up on making quiche, except that... Continue reading →

Easy Pot Roast

by Kristianne // 11.09.2013 // 9 Comments

Yesterday was my last day on the General Medicine service at the hospital. At the end of the day, I felt like sleeping 3 days straight! Good thing I have a 3-day weekend 😉 I plan on spending a lot... Continue reading →

Tomato and Zucchini Tart

by Kristianne // 10.20.2013 // 6 Comments

This weekend the weather is gorgeous in San Francisco. When I look out my windows, it reminds me of summer weather, and I forget it is already fall! However, it is a little chilly outside! I made this tomato zucchini... 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 →

Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

by Kristianne // 10.09.2013 // 14 Comments

I am so excited about this recipe! Lately I have been surviving on simple meals since the time I have in my kitchen is limited right now. This homemade tomato basil pasta sauce recipe is really quick and easy. Making... Continue reading →