Buttercream Cupcake Frosting

by Kristianne // 11.30.2011 // 2 Comments

I love this frosting recipe for two reasons: it is not too sweet like store-bought frosting and it keeps its shape well without getting hard. Perfect for decorating cupcakes or cakes. It makes about 1 cup of frosting, or enough... 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Healthy Banana Bread

by Kristianne // 11.17.2011 // 4 Comments

I usually look for ways to make recipes healthier, and it is sometimes hard to get them to taste as delicious as the original. After trial and error, I tweaked a few banana bread recipes to come up with this... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Scones

by Kristianne // 11.16.2011 // 5 Comments

I am a coffee addict. And to make things worse, I started this thing a while ago where I have to have something with my coffee every morning, like a muffin, bagel, scone…It got expensive to buy something at school... Continue reading →

Flaky Pie Crust

by Kristianne // 11.06.2011 // 6 Comments

I adapted this recipe from Betty Crocker. The original recipe calls for all shortening, but for a more buttery crust (MMM) I use a little less than half of it as butter. This basic pie crust is great for just... Continue reading →