Power Greens Pesto

by Kristianne // 09.13.2016 // No Comments

Eating my vegetables has always been a challenge for me. I still struggle with getting enough vegetables in my diet every day. Coming up with creative ways to “sneak them in” has worked great. This power greens pesto is just... Continue reading →

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower Orecchiette

by Kristianne // 09.02.2016 // No Comments

Our family loves Indian food. We eat it at least once a week. Tomatoes and spices play a big role in Indian sauces, so I thought why not combine Indian-spiced vegetables with pasta and tomato sauce? This Indian-spiced cauliflower orecchiette... Continue reading →

Pomegranate Chicken Skewers

by Kristianne // 08.30.2016 // 3 Comments

What do you think of when you hear the words “comfort food?” For me, I think about unhealthy foods like mac and cheese, fried chicken, etc. Our family strives to live a healthy lifestyle, so today I am recreating the... Continue reading →

De-junking Your Kitchen

by Kristianne // 08.29.2016 // No Comments

Lately I have been busy Fall cleaning. I know Spring cleaning is such a big thing, but I decided to also celebrate “Fall cleaning.” I mean, why not do it twice a year? When I clean out my apartment, I... Continue reading →

Balsamic Glazed Summer Vegetable Meatloaf

by Kristianne // 08.25.2016 // 3 Comments

Lately I have had the feeling that I am making the same few recipes over and over again. Do you ever get stuck in a rut like that? I decided to browse the Food Network website for inspiration, and found... Continue reading →

Mini Crustless Custard Tart

by Kristianne // 08.22.2016 // 3 Comments

This mini crustless custard tart is magical. When it comes out of the oven, it has a crisp topping, which it does all on its own! Underneath the crisp topping of the custard tart is a creamy custard filling. No... Continue reading →

Chai Tea Cookies

by Kristianne // 08.12.2016 // 3 Comments

Most of the scars on my body are from the kitchen, burning myself on something. I got another burn on my arm today from baking these chai tea cookies when I was taking the pan out of the oven. Ouch!... Continue reading →

White Lasagne

by Kristianne // 08.11.2016 // 3 Comments

Happy Thursday!   Just when it looks like I have more time for my blog, life gets even busier. I miss you I miss you I miss you. In Germany, I learned how to make white lasagne with my mother-in-law.... Continue reading →

Strawberry Cucumber Rhubarb Smoothie

by Kristianne // 07.25.2016 // 5 Comments

Hi everyone! We are back from our vacation in Germany. Four weeks seems like a long time, but it went by really fast. It does, however, feel like it has been forever since I have had time to work on... Continue reading →

Tomatillo Chilaquiles

by Kristianne // 07.04.2016 // 2 Comments

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of recipes lately. Vacation is to blame. Summer is here and I have been enjoying my days mostly outside at the pool, hiking or biking. Today I am sharing one of my favorite Mexican... Continue reading →