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    Welcome, I'm Krista!

    I started working in the restaurant industry at 17 and never looked back. My love for food started at a young age. I helped my mom in the kitchen starting around age 4. Little did I know my love for cooking would turn into a this!

    How The Blog Got Started

    In Krista's Kitchen was started as a creative outlet for me during the pandemic. My chef job wasn't as busy, I had more free time at home and had developed an interest in photography after I started posting average at best photos of my meals at restaurants. I decided to take a few online photography courses and join some groups. Long story short, a good friend of mine, The Skinnyish Dish who is a successful blogger talked me into starting a blog! In Krista's Kitchen is a great place for home cooks to find new recipes and cooking tips to help you create the best recipe possible. It's a place to find recipes to share with your families and friends at get togethers or at home, like Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta or Copy Cat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme. A place to discover new ingredients and flavor profiles you never knew you loved!

    Krista of In Krista's Kitchen sitting on a bar in a kitchen.

    My Story

    I grew up in a small town in Illinois and have always had a love for food and cooking. I've spent the last 21 years as a professional chef and now have 2 little girls of my own to teach how to cook.

    My world revolves around food. I currently work as a chef, cook at home almost every day, run the blog and food photography and have recently started a seasonal food truck with my husband.

    He smokes Texas style BBQ, I make sides, desserts and jazz a little of his BBQ up for some new age menu items.

    • Dorito Taco Salad with ground beef, Cool Ranch Doritos, creamy green salsa dressing, avocado, cheese, black beans and corn salsa.
      Dorito Taco Salad Recipe
    • Creamy Lobster Pasta recipe in a large bowl.
      Creamy Lobster Pasta
    • Big Mac Tacos topped with American cheese, special sauce, red onion, lettuce, pickles and sesame seeds on a tray.
      Homemade Big Mac Tacos
    • Creamy Lemon Pie topped with candied lemon and whipped cream swirls.
      Creamy Lemon Pie Recipe

    What You Will Find On In Krista's Kitchen


    Summer Peach Burrata Salad with raspberries, fresh herbs, arugula and honey mustard dressing in a salad bowl with peaches, pistachios, raspberries and dressing on the side.
    • Flavorful and fun dinners and desserts, mostly. Sides, appetizers and breakfast recipes make an appearance too!
    • A newsletter that will provide you with first access to new recipes, along with tips, holiday recipe ideas and life updates.
    • Favorite kitchen equipment and utensils that help you grind in the kitchen!

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      Krista's Favorite Recipes

      • Falafel on a pita with schug sauce, tomatoes, feta and cucumber.
        Falafel Pita
      • Smoked Cream Cheese With Hot Honey
      • Chipotle Carne Asada sliced on a plate with red onion, cilantro and lime wedges.
        Chipotle Carne Asada Recipe
      • Tacos de Camaron with pico de gallo, honey and jalapeno.
        Tacos de Camaron (Shrimp Tacos)
      • Banana Bars with brown butter frosting that has a bite taken out.
        Banana Bars with Brown Butter Frosting
      • Strawberry cheesecake cookies stacked up with strawberry compote running down the front and a strawberry next to them.
        Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
      • No bake turtle pie with whipped cream , cherries, chocolate ganache and caramel saue.
        Turtle Pie
      • A slice of chocolate peanut butter cheesecake on a plate topped with pretzels, cheez its and puppy chow.
        Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake with A Savory Sweet Crunch

      Let's Get Cooking!

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      Welcome to In Krista's Kitchen where you'll find delicious dinners and desserts with restaurant flavor that you can make in the comfort of your home. You can find dinners, desserts, sides, brunch recipes and breakfast recipes for any occasion. I'm here to help you create meals and desserts packed with flavor! These recipes range from easy to slightly more experienced home cooks. I'll give tips and tricks and am always available through email to answer any cooking questions you have!

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      Fourth of July Recipes

      • Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad with a sweet and smoky Chipotle Strawberry Vinaigrette on a large salad platter with serving utensils aside.
        Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad
      • Banh Mi with Pork Tenderloin, herbs, spicy mayo and pickled veggies.
        Banh Mi with Pork Tenderloin
      • Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble dessert in cups.
        Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
      • Banana Bread with Streusel Topping topped with maple glaze.
        Banana Bread with Streusel Topping
      • Banana Coffee Cake with maple glaze being drizzle over the top.
        Banana Coffee Cake
      • Alexia® Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon topped with capers, chive, tomatoes and dill.
        Alexia® Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon

      Dinners

      • A pork burger on a brioche bun with special sauce, onion, pickle and lettuce.
        The Ultimate Pork Burger Recipe
      • Loaded Steak Nachos recipe topped with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and jalapenos.
        Loaded Steak Nachos Recipe
      • Falafel on a pita with schug sauce, tomatoes, feta and cucumber.
        Falafel Pita
      • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a bowl on a small cheese board.
        Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
      • Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme with cheese sauce, ground beef, tomato and lettuce.
        Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe (Copycat)
      • Creamy Lobster Pasta recipe in a large bowl.
        Creamy Lobster Pasta
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      Desserts

      • A slice of Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie with Chocolate Ganache and flaky sea salt on a stack of plates.
        No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
      • A slice of carrot cake with a ton of cream cheese frosting.
        Almond Carrot Cake
      • Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread half sliced on a platter.
        Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
      • A slice of No Bake Chocolate Pie on a plate with a fork.
        No Bake Chocolate Pie
      • Soft Molasses Cookies with chewy crackly tops.
        Soft Molasses Cookies
      • Molasses crinkle cookies on a wire rack.
        Molasses Crinkle Cookies
      See more Desserts →

      Sides

      • Harissa Hummus in a bowl surrounded by pita pieces.
        Harissa Hummus
      • Arugula Pear Salad in a bowl topped with nuts and sherry dressing.
        Arugula Pear Salad
      • A slice of Blueberry Cornbread on a plate topped with honey butter and honey drizzling over the top.
        Blueberry Cornbread With Honey Butter
      • Sourdough stuffing with herbs in a baking dish.
        Sourdough Stuffing
      • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with parmesan cheese on a plate with a fork.
        Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
      • Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole in a skillet with a spoon.
        Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

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