Welcome! My name is Kristina and I’m so grateful you’re here!
Hello from Seattle! I’m Kristina — food blogger, professionally trained food photographer, recipe developer and the mom behind When Salty and Sweet Unite.
This blog was born from a simple belief: healthy food should never be boring. Here you’ll find high protein, healthy-ish comfort food that your whole family will actually want to eat — with bold global flavors, homemade spice blends and real ingredients that nourish without sacrificing flavor.
My cooking is influenced by my Latina heritage, my love for all cultures and my deep passion for home cooked family meals that are both satisfying and good for you. From bison recipes and high protein pasta dishes to homemade seasoning blends and healthy comfort food makeovers — this is real food for real life.
A little about me: I graduated from the Culinary School at the Art Institute of Seattle, I’m a professionally trained food photographer and I’ve spent years learning how to make healthy eating feel like anything but a sacrifice. My recipes use real whole ingredients, are often gluten free or dairy free friendly, and are always tested in my own kitchen.
When I’m not cooking or behind the camera, you’ll find me walking my Labradoodle, doing yoga, exploring new places with my family or chasing my little one around the house.
I’m so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair — there’s always something delicious coming out of my kitchen.
What you will find on this website:
Whether you’re looking for high protein meals, healthy comfort food, global flavors or homemade spice blends — here’s how to find your way around: You will find plenty of Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as my Chicken and Seafood Paella, Baked Spinach Feta Empanadas , and Rosemary Salmon with Lavender Honey . You will also find meal prep ideas such as Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill, Ground Turkey Lasagna Rolls and Bison Meatloaf. Let’s not forget nourishing comfort foods such as Cumin Roasted Sweet Potatoes , Garlic and Turmeric Rice and Sugar Free Sloppy Joe’s —because I believe you can have both health and flavor on your plate.
How to navigate through this website:
The recipes on this site are categorized. Breakfasts will help get your day started with a variety of dishes from Crustless Quiche, Shrimp Shakshuka and Ube Waffles. You know I’m all about Easy Meals. You will find Appetizers if you are looking for small bites, hosting a Tapas Night or want something to make while watching the football game. Meat and Seafood Main Courses are recipes that are great for the whole family. I offer many options for people who have dietary restrictions. Definitely check out the Vegetarian section if you are looking to eat more vegetables. You will also find Side Dishes and Soups, Sauces and Spices (my Enchilada Spice Blend is a popular one) and Drinks like my Sparkling Nectarine Sangria or my Raspberry Smoothie with Greek Yogurt. Lastly, we can’t forget about Desserts. You will find Gluten Free treats like Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Cake or 3 Ingredient Dessert Dates and even some pure indulgences like my Stone Fruit Upside Down Cake.
