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 // 20 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 // 2 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 →

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 →

Chicken Fried Chicken

by Kristianne // 11.20.2011 // No Comments

I usually don’t make this dish often, because I prefer to use healthier chicken recipes, but once in a while I have to satisfy that craving for fried chicken. I modified this recipe from an old Betty Crocker cookbook. Tip:... Continue reading →

Prosciutto Spaghetti Carbonara

by Kristianne // 11.20.2011 // 4 Comments

While carbonara recipes usually use bacon, I don’t like all of the unhealthy grease from it so I prefer to use ham or prosciutto. I also include more vegetables in this carbonara recipe. I had zucchini that I needed to... 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 →