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Moroccan Seafood Stew
Warm up on these cold winter nights with my Moroccan Seafood Stew. This dish is cooked up just right with Aleppo pepper and sumac along with other delicious spices. The star ingredient for this recipe is the Argentinian Red Shrimp. Be sure to add this to your winter recipe pin rotation! Amazon Affiliate Link Disclosure: This post…

5 Ingredient Penne Pasta
Looking for easy pasta recipes to cook up after a long day? My 5-Ingredient Penne Pasta dish is not only delicious but it also vegetarian and vegan. This dish is great for busy weeknights and anyone who is looking for meatless Monday recipe inspiration. My penne pasta recipe is good for the whole family, especially…

Gluten Free Cranberry Cake
Who said cake can’t be healthy?! You MUST try my Gluten Free Cranberry Cake! Inspired by the cookbook Whole Food Cooking Every Day by Amy Chaplin, this cake has a delicious gluten free flour blend of almond flour and buckwheat flour. The base of the cake is adapted from Amy Chaplin’s Almond Cake recipe. My…
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The Passionate Pursuit of Life, Brunch and Balance…
I’m Kristina! Welcome to When Salty and Sweet Unite, The Passionate Pursuit of Life, Brunch and Balance.
I have an extraordinary weight loss story of losing 75 pounds and keeping it off for over 16 years.
I help people reinvent themselves in the kitchen by teaching healthier versions of everyday dishes. I offer ingredient swaps, which is perfect for anyone who wants versatility in their meals or has to cook for multiple diet types.
And…you better save room for dessert! You will also find indulgent treats to cure your sweet tooth.
My recipes are inspired by the diversity of my neighborhood in Seattle where I grew up, flavors from my Spanish heritage and my lifelong commitment to my health.
In addition to teaching meal preparation, I want to motivate women with their health journeys through teaching consistency, balanced nutrition, and mindset shifts.
I want to inspire people to live the life they dream about. Whether that be losing weight, going for that promotion, starting a family, or pursuing their passions.
My goal is to bring people together through good food, cultural celebration and love.
Learn more about my story here.
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