Easy Bruschetta Appetizer

by Kristianne // 11.24.2011 // No Comments

I am visiting my parents for Thanksgiving weekend, which means I get to use my Mom’s kitchen (yesss!). Last night I made bruschetta for an appetizer, but realized we did not have any fresh basil in the house except for... Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Pecan Bars

by Kristianne // 11.22.2011 // No Comments

I made these pecan bars for my reflection meeting at school tomorrow. They are so addicting, I wanted to eat them all! They also make a great dessert for Thanksgiving. What desserts will you be having? Thanksgiving Pecan Bars  ... Continue reading →

Chicken Fried Chicken

by Kristianne // 11.20.2011 // No Comments

I usually don’t make this dish often, because I prefer to use healthier chicken recipes, but once in a while I have to satisfy that craving for fried chicken. I modified this recipe from an old Betty Crocker cookbook. Tip:... Continue reading →

Prosciutto Spaghetti Carbonara

by Kristianne // 11.20.2011 // 4 Comments

While carbonara recipes usually use bacon, I don’t like all of the unhealthy grease from it so I prefer to use ham or prosciutto. I also include more vegetables in this carbonara recipe. I had zucchini that I needed to... Continue reading →

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

by Kristianne // 11.19.2011 // 8 Comments

Cheesecakes are so much fun to bake because there are endless variations. This strawberry cheesecake recipe is a classic and a guaranteed hit at any occasion. I have tried this recipe with light cream cheese, and I think it still... Continue reading →

Pineapple Berry Smoothie

by Kristianne // 11.18.2011 // No Comments

Today I have a really busy day at Genentech in South San Francisco, a leading biotechnology company, so I won’t have time to eat my daily fruit servings. This morning I decided to make a pineapple berry smoothie to use... Continue reading →

Deluxe Bagel

by Kristianne // 11.18.2011 // 1 Comment

I was introduced to open-faced bagels in college through a little place in Isla Vista, CA called Bagel Café, and fell in love. There are so many different variations you can make! My all time favorite bagel to get there... Continue reading →

Organic Apple Pie

by Kristianne // 11.17.2011 // 2 Comments

This apple pie recipe has been in my family for years. I grew up baking apple pies every Thanksgiving with my mom, and now I bake one whenever I crave one! This dessert is perfect for a holiday dinner, especially... Continue reading →

German Bratkartoffeln (Fried Potatoes)

by Kristianne // 11.17.2011 // 1 Comment

My fiancé is German, so I have had the great pleasure of being introduced to many delicious German dishes. This is one of my favorite sides (although not the healthiest that I have tried), and goes with almost anything! It... Continue reading →

Double Chocolate Cookies

by Kristianne // 11.17.2011 // 5 Comments

This one is for all of my chocolate lovers out there! This cookie recipe is one of the fastest and most delicious I have ever tried. You can use either semi-sweet chocolate chips, or break up your favorite chocolate bar... Continue reading →