Expert Interview Series with FoodyDirect.com!
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KRISTEN HESS :: food stylist | photographer | content creator
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
Jan 31, 20173 min read
Lemon Garlic Shrimp w/ Spaghetti Squash
So we are well into the New Year, and it’s definitely time to up my game and start smashing my fitness and healthy cooking and eating...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 24, 20173 min read
Chile Chocolate Braised Short Ribs
There’s nothing more comforting and heartwarming on a crazy cold day than braised short ribs with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes....
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Kristen Hess
Dec 14, 20163 min read
3-Cheese Butternut Squash Tart w/ Bacon
It’s the holidays and we all know what that means..time to cook and bake, and eat all the delicious treats of the season..like this...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 10, 20163 min read
Olive Garden unveils new ‘Tastes of the Mediterranean” menu
I had the opportunity to attend a special preview tasting of Olive Garden‘s new ‘Tastes of the Mediterranean’ menu this week at a lovely...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 5, 20163 min read
Cheesy Baked Pasta w/ Sausage & Summer Veggies
Ah, it’s almost the end of Summer and I keep thinking, where has it gone? Along with Summer comes lots of fresh veggies like zucchini,...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20163 min read
Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
I made myself a pledge to focus on being healthier and happier since the New Year has started… getting more sleep, balancing work and...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20151 min read
The Most Popular Posts of 2015 :: Happy New Year 2016!
So here it is, the last day of the year 2015..oh how time flies, and so much has happened! I’m so thankful for all the wonderful...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 20, 20154 min read
Classic Comfort Food :: Beef Bourguignon
So Old Man Winter is finally back in town, despite the crazy warm weather we’ve been having lately in New York City. Temperatures drop...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20153 min read
Beef Enchilada Tortilla Casserole for Game Day!
It’s finally Fall (Yay!) and football season is in full force which means fun tailgating and parties with friends mixed with lots of...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 4, 20151 min read
Zucchini & Sweet Potato Pancakes w/ Homemade Apple Sauce
Now that the fall season has finally arrived, it’s time to start cooking with seasonal ingredients that are richer in color and warmer in...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 9, 20152 min read
Cheesy Skillet Beef Goulash
It’s summer and OH. SO. HOT. And I honestly haven’t really been in the mood to cook or do anything lately except lie down in the AC or...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 23, 20154 min read
Veggie, Bacon & Cheese Tarts in a Toasted Quinoa Crust
I love making savory tarts and pies, but unfortunately I don’t love the carbs and calories that come along with them. It’s also...
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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
Jun 30, 20153 min read
Summer Veggie Frittata + Time to Relax.
Summer is that time of year when we get to take some time off from our crazy busy lives, at least for a little while, to clear our heads,...
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Kristen Hess
May 17, 20153 min read
California Dreamin’ Grilled Cheese
So this is where I’m supposed to go on and on about how delicious this grilled cheese sandwich is. And what’s in it. And why it’s a...
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Kristen Hess
Apr 23, 20153 min read
Devilishly Good: Sriracha Jalapeno Honey Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes have gotten a bad rap in history over the years, haven’t they? When I think of Sloppy Joes I usually revert to some bad...
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