Fudgy Banana Brownies

by Kristianne // 04.16.2014 // 15 Comments

I have a treat for you today: fudgy banana brownies. Once again I found myself with one banana too ripe to eat, needing to be used ASAP. One banana is not really enough for banana bread, or even good banana... Continue reading →

Pomegranate Seed Walnut Salad

by Kristianne // 03.02.2014 // 8 Comments

I am not a very big salad-as-the-main-course type of person. Salad usually just makes me more hungry if I only eat that as the main course, with the exception of some chicken salads. However, I do love adding salad to... Continue reading →

Nanaimo Bars

by Kristianne // 09.16.2013 // 12 Comments

These. are. so. good. My friend from Canada told me about Nanaimo bars, and after making them they are now on my top 5 favorite desserts list! They are made of three layers: the bottom layer is made of graham... Continue reading →

Chocolate Cherry Muesli

by Kristianne // 08.18.2013 // 16 Comments

I am home! We had a wonderful time in beautiful British Columbia (I will share a few pics on my next post). The scenery is just breathtaking! We got back late last night, and this morning I woke up to... Continue reading →

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Walnut Cookies

by Kristianne // 06.15.2013 // 23 Comments

TGIF! This week went by like a crazy whirlwind at work. Every night I came home so exhausted, I didn’t even have energy to stand in my kitchen. This weekend we are going camping, but I haven’t even started packing... Continue reading →

Pear Walnut Arugula Salad

by Kristianne // 04.05.2013 // 10 Comments

So far, my first week at the hospital has been going great! I have had the opportunity to work on some really interesting cases, and I am learning a lot. I have been pretty tired every night when I get... Continue reading →

Broccoli Walnut Pasta

by Kristianne // 03.17.2013 // 9 Comments

Of course the day before my final exam the weather is beautiful in San Francisco… I’m talking, perfect California beach day. Depending on who you talk to here, this weather is rare or not (people who live in the Mission... Continue reading →

Roasted Garlic Crostini

by Kristianne // 02.23.2013 // 8 Comments

Happy Saturday! This week has been so busy for me, so last night I forced myself to go to the pool and sauna for some “me time” and I am so glad I did. The hardest part was making the... Continue reading →

Nutty Coconut Bars

by Kristianne // 12.13.2012 // 16 Comments

Have you ever made something and realized a few hours later you should have made more? I hate when this happens! I made these nutty coconut bars and my husband and I ate every single one in less than a... Continue reading →

Cranberry Walnut Bread

by Kristianne // 12.12.2012 // 14 Comments

Once again I found myself with too many fresh cranberries that were about to go bad, so I chopped them up and threw them into this wonderful cranberry walnut bread. I love the hints of lemon, orange and cinnamon in... Continue reading →