Chocolate Birthday Cake

by Kristianne // 06.09.2013 // 17 Comments

A few days ago, my husband celebrated his “quarter of a century” birthday. We celebrated by having dinner with a small group of friends, and with this chocolate mousse cake I made from scratch. I was nervous because after tweaking... Continue reading →

Apricot Tart

by Kristianne // 05.25.2013 // 11 Comments

I am so excited it is a 3-day weekend, and especially because my family is visiting us from southern California. Today we are packing a picnic and enjoying the beautiful day. It has really been feeling like summer in San... Continue reading →

Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding

by Kristianne // 05.21.2013 // 9 Comments

I apologize in advance for the terrible photos in this post. Yes, I took them with my phone. This is what happens when I leave the house without my DSLR, but NEED to share an amazing recipe with you guys... Continue reading →

Chocolate S’more Cookies

by Kristianne // 05.15.2013 // 19 Comments

What happens when you crave s’mores and chocolate cookies at the same time? S’mookies happen. Yes, I am totally coining this term! Soft, fudgy, chocolate cookies bursting with gooey chocolate chips, crispy graham cracker pieces and marshmallows = s’mookies. Just... Continue reading →

Mini Lemon Cake

by Kristianne // 05.13.2013 // 18 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day!! I didn’t get to spend the day with my mom today, *sigh*. In celebration of finishing my first rotation and Mother’s Day weekend (e-gift?), I made this mini lemon cake from a recipe I have been wanting... Continue reading →

Low-Fat Dark Chocolate Mousse

by Kristianne // 05.02.2013 // 32 Comments

Once I finished my work at the hospital today, I was craving something sweet. The entire way home, I contemplated if I should make cookies or not. Basically, the debate was over making something healthy like a fruit bowl vs.... Continue reading →

Black Bean Brownies {Gluten-Free}

by Kristianne // 04.25.2013 // 66 Comments

OK…I have to admit, the thought of black bean brownies completely disgusted me when I first heard of them. Brownies made of black beans…. really?! That just does not sound appetizing. When I think of black beans, I think of... Continue reading →

Low-Fat Strawberry Banana Muffins

by Kristianne // 04.10.2013 // 12 Comments

Why do I love these strawberry banana muffins so much? 1) I love strawberries – they are my absolute favorite fruit! 2) They are organic 3) They are low-fat 4) Dare I say, they are healthy! You heard me correctly…there... Continue reading →

Low-Fat Banana Cream Pie

by Kristianne // 04.02.2013 // 27 Comments

This week is an exciting one for me. I survived my first day of rotations today (yay) and I am launching my first recipe book this weekend – stay tuned for more details! After a long day at the hospital,... Continue reading →

Light Cookie Frap

by Kristianne // 03.29.2013 // 12 Comments

On Fridays I usually treat myself to a Frappucino® after a long week. Fraps are one of those treats I always feel so guilty about, and try to limit how often I drink them. Why not try the “light” version... Continue reading →