Eggnog Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 12.17.2013 // 6 Comments

I have been on a baking rampage for an entire week! Part of it is a new freelance job (excited to share details in my next post!), but it is mostly just my baking obsession coming out during the holiday... Continue reading →

Honey Glazed Grilled Salmon

by Kristianne // 12.15.2013 // 5 Comments

It felt so nice to sleep in this morning! The weekends make me so happy, not only because I don’t have to wake up at 5/6 am and leave for work in the cold darkness, but I get to actually... Continue reading →

Almond Crescent Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.11.2013 // 14 Comments

This was the first year that I participated in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. If you aren’t familiar, it is a fundraiser for Cookies for Kid’s Cancer, and this year we raised $13,778.40. Great job to all of the... Continue reading →

Snowman Oreo Cookie Balls

by Kristianne // 12.09.2013 // 17 Comments

I have a really fun holiday recipe for you guys: Snowman Oreo Cookie Balls! They are so much fun to decorate, and I just love white chocolate and Oreos so much. These cookie balls are so easy to make –... Continue reading →

Homemade Almond Toffee

by Kristianne // 12.04.2013 // 15 Comments

For me, toffee was one of those desserts you love until you find out how it is made, and then you never touch the stuff again. Well, if you are one of those people, I suggest you don’t read further!... Continue reading →

Mini Caramel Apple Pie

by Kristianne // 12.01.2013 // 7 Comments

Did everyone start their Christmas shopping yet, or are you waiting for the Black Friday craziness to end? I am going to try to do most of my shopping online this year to avoid the crowds! Yesterday we went hiking... Continue reading →

Drunken Cranberry Sauce

by Kristianne // 11.28.2013 // 3 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving!! This drunken cranberry sauce recipe is from my mom, who got it from my grandma’s sister, Tia Maria. This is the first year I am not spending Thanksgiving with my family, so she thought it would cheer me... Continue reading →

Salmon Artichoke Quiche

by Kristianne // 11.24.2013 // 13 Comments

I have never had good luck with quiche recipes… until I tried this one, smoked salmon, goat cheese and artichoke quiche. They always turn out runny, no matter what I do! I almost gave up on making quiche, except that... Continue reading →

Bulgur with Chickpeas, Cranberries, and Cucumber

by Kristianne // 11.21.2013 // 10 Comments

Thanksgiving is only one week away! Have you finalized your menu yet? This year I am spending Thanksgiving with my family, and I am really looking forward to my Mom and Grandma’s cooking!! I have been seeing so many fun... Continue reading →

Marbled Banana Bread

by Kristianne // 11.18.2013 // 38 Comments

It is so good to be back! I have never been as busy as I have been the past several weeks, and I am happy to say the craziness has finally settled down. I finished the toughest rotation yet, followed... Continue reading →