Smirnoff Ice Holiday Cocktails + Appetizers
Who says you can’t eat, drink, and be merry all at once? Tis the season for boozy brunches, family gatherings and holiday feasts after...
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KRISTEN HESS :: food stylist | photographer | content creator
Kristen Hess
Nov 21, 20176 min read
Things I Love :: Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Holiday Gift Ideas for All Your Favorite People The holidays are rapidly approaching and we all need a few fun ideas for gifting, now...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 13, 20173 min read
One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}
It’s a cold, rainy Fall day in NYC, and what better than to make a big pot of cozy comfort food for the soul? I was invited to join the...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 10, 20172 min read
Wild Rice Turkey Bowl w/ Citrus Vinaigrette
This is another favorite recipe I developed for my client Seven Barrels using their Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20173 min read
Holiday Sausage, Mushroom and Cheese Turnovers
hey guys..the holidays are rapidly approaching and we all know what that means…parties, parties and more parties…full of friends and...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 31, 20173 min read
Kung Pao Beef w/ Cauliflower Rice (Sugar + Gluten Free)
I recently was approached by Steviva to compete in the Sweetin It-Up Blogger Recipe Challenge and decided to make a sugar free, gluten...
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Kristen Hess
Sep 14, 20172 min read
Porcini Linguine w/ Spicy Beef + Mushroom Ragu
So Fall is finally here guys! My absolute favorite time of the year – cooler temperatures, the leaves changing, sweaters, jeans and...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 11, 20176 min read
{Things I Love} :: August 2017
Hey guys! Can you believe Summer is almost halfway over (or more??) Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it! Summer is...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 10, 20173 min read
Balsamic Tomato Basil Pasta w/ Fresh Ricotta
Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means…TOMATO SEASON! I’m sure you all have a bountiful crop of tomatoes lying around...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20173 min read
Sriracha Mango Grilled Chicken Wings + Spicy Micheladas
Summer is here and almost half way over at that! I love grilling anything and everything during the warm weather months so I’ve created a...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20172 min read
Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad
Hey guys! I’ve been so busy working on client projects I haven’t had the time to post many new recipes lately so I wanted to share a...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 4, 20173 min read
Happy July 4th :: Best Deviled Eggs Ever
Hey guys, it’s the 4th of July! One of my favorite holidays ever. Sunshine, pool parties, beach days, picnics on the patio, campfires,...
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Kristen Hess
Jun 23, 20177 min read
Expert Interview Series with FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently invited as a guest for the FoodyDirect.com Expert Interview Series to talk about great tasting and looking food, and I’m...
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Kristen Hess
Jun 2, 20174 min read
Spinach Artichoke Chicken & Bacon Flatbread Pizza
If there was one last thing I could eat before my last day on earth yes, it would be pizza. Italian food is one of my favorite things to...
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Kristen Hess
May 29, 20171 min read
Happy Memorial Day! Grilling, Cocktails + Recipes
Happy Memorial Day! A time to reflect all of those brave soldiers and military servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives and...
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Kristen Hess
May 26, 20174 min read
Sausage, Corn & Orzo “Jambalaya”
On gray rainy days in New York (esp. at the beginning of so-called “Spring”), there’s nothing better than staying home and cooking up a...
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Kristen Hess
Apr 5, 20172 min read
Things are getting Coco Loco for Summer!
Hey guys, listen up! Summer is almost around the corner and do I have some exciting news for you coconut lovers around the world! CAPTAIN...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 19, 20162 min read
Peach Raspberry Melba No-Bake Cheesecake
Summertime is finally here, and it’s my favorite time of year. I love cooking for parties and potlucks, but in the summertime it’s...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 16, 20155 min read
Shrimp, Basil & Corn Zucchini Noodles w/ Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce
Hello Summer! And hello to the season for lighter food and flavors and quality time at the beach and the pool (READ: also time for shorts...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20154 min read
A Birthday Pie for Dad: Lemon Icebox Pie w/ Raspberry-Blueberry Topping
I just got back from a lovely 2 week vacation in Upstate New York (Rochester) visiting family and friends, which I normally do in the...
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