Mrs. Lee’s Chocolate Sprinkle Balls

by Kristianne // 01.21.2012 // 5 Comments

This recipe is in memory of my grandma’s nextdoor neighbor, Clarisse, who past away. She made these chocolate sprinkle balls every year around the holidays. They are so addicting, once you eat one you can’t stop! The texture is similar... Continue reading →

Comforting Hot Cocoa

by Kristianne // 01.17.2012 // 3 Comments

I admit it-I used to be an avid drinker of the hot chocolate packets…I loved trying all of the different kinds, from milk chocolate to dark chocolate to marshmallows and all of the other flavors. Since I learned about hydrogenated... Continue reading →

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

by Kristianne // 12.30.2011 // 5 Comments

I know Christmas is now over, but we have still been enjoying all of the wonderful holiday treats! I wanted to share one last holiday recipe before the New Year. This bite-sized chocolate peanut butter ball recipe is one of... Continue reading →

Merry Christmas!

by Kristianne // 12.26.2011 // 1 Comment

I wanted to share some pictures from Christmas at my mom’s this year. We had so much great food and desserts, but I am happy it only happens once a year or I would be 200 pounds bigger (seriously!). 😉... Continue reading →

Christmas Sugar Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.24.2011 // No Comments

This is a classic recipe that I make every year for Christmas. I love this recipe because it is a basic sugar cookie recipe that can be used for any occasion-Valentine’s Day, Halloween, or “just because”. In addition, there are... Continue reading →

Christmas Omelet

by Kristianne // 12.23.2011 // 1 Comment

Two more days until Christmas! I finally finished all of my Christmas shopping (I know, soo last minute). I was trying to use up some veggies in my fridge today for breakfast, and noticed the leek and red bell pepper... Continue reading →

Snowball Surprise Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.14.2011 // 5 Comments

These snowball cookies are also known as Mexican wedding cakes. They are flaky, buttery and melt in your mouth. The original snowball cookie recipe calls for chopped pecans, but I omitted the pecans and added chocolate in the middle instead.... Continue reading →

Puppy Chow

by Kristianne // 12.13.2011 // 1 Comment

I adapted this recipe from Betty Crocker’s Chex® Muddy Buddies® recipe. There are many names for it, and puppy chow is just one of them. It actually does look like dog food, but it tastes so good! They are an... Continue reading →

Grandma’s Fruit Cake Recipe

by Kristianne // 12.12.2011 // 3 Comments

I owe my interest in cooking and baking to my mom and grandma, the 2 most special women in my life! This fruit cake recipe is my grandma’s original recipe, and she and my mom make them every Christmas for... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Snowmen Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.12.2011 // 1 Comment

Have you ever seen one of those movies/tv shows where a bunch of women are fighting over the last turkey for Thanksgiving dinner at the grocery store? Well, that was me yesterday at Safeway when I went grocery shopping…except the... Continue reading →