Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Fried Onions

by Kristianne // 12.07.2011 // 1 Comment

My typical diet during finals week consists of coffee, cereal, and chocolate. I know. Its terrible. You would think being in pharmacy school and all I would know how to eat more healthy. But come on, I have 7 finals... Continue reading →

French Fried Onions Recipe

by Kristianne // 12.07.2011 // 5 Comments

You’ll be surprised at how easy this homemade french fried onion recipe is to do yourself. If you ever find yourself in need of a topping for a casserole, soup, vegetable side, etc., you can make your own fried onions... Continue reading →

Mom’s Lemon Bars

by Kristianne // 12.07.2011 // 3 Comments

Four final exams down, 2 to go. I had a 3 hour final today on pharmacokinetics, and after sitting in that seat for the whole 3 hours doing so many math problems to the point of almost passing out, I... Continue reading →

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

by Kristianne // 12.06.2011 // 10 Comments

I love making this dish when its cold outside because the hot oven warms up my apartment wonderfully! This recipe takes some time to make, but it will definitely last you a few days. The vegetables and chicken come out... Continue reading →

M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.04.2011 // 1 Comment

Yes its finals week and yes I am supposed to be studying, but I needed a break! I went to the gym on a break yesterday, and today I baked these M&M chocolate chip cookies, so hopefully the two will... Continue reading →

Best Chocolate Chip Pancakes!

by Kristianne // 12.02.2011 // 21 Comments

One of my favorite childhood memories is making pancakes with my Grandpa on Sundays. For a long time now, I have been searching for the best chocolate chip pancake recipe from scratch, and after many trials and errors, I have... Continue reading →

Potatoes and Ham Au Gratin

by Kristianne // 12.01.2011 // 3 Comments

Layered with potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese sauce, this au gratin dish is great as a side for a holiday dinner, but also makes a hearty main casserole dish. The potatoes come out tender and cheesy, and the top crusted... Continue reading →

Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

by Kristianne // 11.30.2011 // No Comments

Two of our dear friends are moving to Germany, so yesterday before going over to say goodbye I quickly whipped up these yummy chocolate cupcakes with homemade buttercream frosting topped with a fresh, sliced strawberry. These chocolate cupcakes are perfectly... Continue reading →

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 →

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 →