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Exploring Fall Flavor: Tailgating Appetizer Ideas for Game Day Gatherings
With football season in full swing, the excitement of game day gatherings and tailgating is upon us. Whether you're hosting a tailgate...
Kristen Hess
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos w/ Creamy Labne
I was recently invited to participate in a great blogger recipe challenge for Karoun Dairies to help develop new recipes for some of...
Kristen Hess
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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Vegan Kung Pao Noodles
I recently was invited to participate in another fun #Blogger Recipe contest, this time held by Big Mountain Foods… they sent me a few of...
Kristen Hess
Jan 14, 20224 min read
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Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad
Serious Foodie recently invited me to participate in their Blogger Recipe Contest and I decided to make a delicious Sweet + Spicy Shrimp...
Kristen Hess
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Happy Labor Day + Some End-of-Summer Cocktails
Happy Labor Day everyone..I can’t believe how fast the Summer has flown by! It’s definitely my favorite time of year and I’ve been so...
Kristen Hess
Sep 6, 20212 min read
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Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake
This is such an easy recipe, and perfect for a weeknight at the end of Summer; especially when you have lots of zucchini left over! This...
Kristen Hess
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas
Happy Friday friends! I can’t believe this Summer has flown by and we are almost going into Labor Day! Speaking of, I was thinking of...
Kristen Hess
Aug 27, 20213 min read
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Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I was recently invited to participate in another great blogger recipe challenge– this time for Lucky Foods, a family-owned business and...
Kristen Hess
Aug 18, 20214 min read
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Blackened Scallops w/ Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa
Summer is in full swing and there’s nothing I love better than some fresh seafood and grilling outside with friends and family. Living in...
Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20213 min read
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Keto Bacon & Cheese Egg Muffins
Spring is finally here! I love this season because everything starts coming to life again and with all the fresh produce available I’m so...
Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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Vote for me – Favorite Chef Competition!
Hi guys! I’ve been nominated to participate in the Favorite Chef Competition with a chance to win a handsome cash prize and be featured...
Kristen Hess
Feb 17, 20211 min read
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Beef and Mushroom Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce
Hey all! Happy Friday! And Happy Chinese New Year 2021 – year of the Ox! To celebrate, I wanted to share my Beef and Mushroom Dumplings...
Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20214 min read
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Keto Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
The #Superbowl is only a couple days away and I’m so excited it’s in #Tampa this year! To celebrate game day, I decided to make these...
Kristen Hess
Feb 4, 20215 min read
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Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls :: Super Bowl 2021!
Hey guys! So the #Superbowl 2021 is near and I am so excited that it’s going to be in #Tampa, Florida this year, because this is MY TOWN...
Kristen Hess
Feb 1, 20216 min read
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Savory Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs {#Keto / #LowCarb}
Hey folks, happy Tuesday! Just another chilly January day here…I had a serious craving for some seriously good chicken today so I made...
Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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Sausage, Kale and Veggie Soup {Low Carb / Keto}
Whenever it’s cold outside, I crave a big pot of #soup or stew to warm my bones and forget that its Winter outside…I’m used to the NY...
Kristen Hess
Jan 16, 20214 min read
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Crunchy Baked Taco Wonton Cups
Hey all, happy New Year! I was recently invited to participate in JSL Foods Twin Dragon Asian Wrapper Recipe Challenge and I came up with...
Kristen Hess
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo
Hi Everyone! So the New Year #2021 is rapidly approaching (thank God!!) and I decided to celebrate a little with these Spicy Crab Cakes...
Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20203 min read
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Low Carb Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bake
This is a super easy and delicious Low Carb Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bake made with mega layers of spicy taco seasoned beef, zucchini,...
Kristen Hess
Dec 4, 20203 min read
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A Mini-Thanksgiving Dinner
Hey guys! Happy #Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday despite the crazy #quarantine travel restrictions and COVID-19...
Kristen Hess
Nov 27, 20204 min read
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