Balsamic Glazed Summer Vegetable Meatloaf

by Kristianne // 08.25.2016 // 2 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 // 2 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 →

Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad

by Kristianne // 06.18.2016 // 1 Comment

What is my favorite cheese? You guessed it – fresh mozzarella! This caprese orzo pasta dish features fresh ingredients, including fresh mozzarella cheese, organic cherry tomatoes I picked up from the Farmers’ Market, pine nuts and orzo tossed in a... Continue reading →

Zabaglione

by Kristianne // 06.14.2016 // 3 Comments

Zabaglione is an easy Italian dessert that is very similar to custard, except it is not made with milk or cream. When I make zabaglione, I use a blender to whip the egg yolks, sugar and sweet Marsala wine before... Continue reading →

Pistachio Power Smoothie + Degustabox Review

by Kristianne // 06.10.2016 // 1 Comment

I went to my first pilates class in ages the other day, and have been terribly sore everywhere for the past few days after. What a nice wake-up call to how out of shape I got from not doing it... Continue reading →

Salmon, Mushroom, and Asparagus Fettuccine

by Kristianne // 06.09.2016 // 2 Comments

I always get excited about pasta recipes because, well, I love pasta! Maybe it’s because there are so many variations that make pasta impossible to ever be boring. You could go comfort food style with cream sauces and lots of... Continue reading →